Tokyo Paralympics: Sumit Antil wins GOLD with World Record throw; Gambhir, KL Rahul hail javelin thrower- India’s paralympic contingent continues to make huge inroads and Sumit Antil was the latest to finish on the podium at the Tokyo Paralympics. The javelin thrower broke the world record in three of his five attempts at the Olympic Stadium, to clinch India’s second gold medal at the Games, following Avani Lekhara’s efforts earlier today. Following Sumit’s achievement, the cricket fraternity led by Gautam Gambhir, Harsha Bhogle, Kl Rahul and Co.
India at Tokyo Paralympics: Gautam Gambhir was quick to send Sumit Antil his heartfelt wishes, tweeting, “An Indian throw has hit another golden mark! India is elated today #SumitAntil”. Harsha Bhogle also expressed his delight at Sumit’s exploits on social media. Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul also congratulated the javelin thrower along with other medallists at the Tokyo Paralympics.
An Indian throw has hit another golden mark! India is elated today 🇮🇳#SumitAntil pic.twitter.com/Zxo407jZHW
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 30, 2021
And now, #SumitAntil. Wonderful https://t.co/iaiSAxHHlx
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 30, 2021
You gave it your all to achieve sporting glory for the nation 🇮🇳 and we are so proud of your achievements. Keep shining ⭐@AvaniLekhara, Sumit Antil 🥇@nishad_hj, @DevJhajharia, @YogeshKathuniya 🥈 and @SundarSGurjar 🥉 Well done 👏👏
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 30, 2021
Also Read: Tokyo Paralympics: Sumit Antil creates new World Record to bag gold in Javelin Throw F64
The IPL 2021 franchises will also chipped in with wishes for Sumit Antil and congratulated him for his efforts.
𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐋, 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃 🙌
🇮🇳 have won another 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃, courtesy of a stunning performance from Sumit in the Men’s Javelin F64 final 😍🥇
The current WR holder broke his own record not once, not twice but 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 in the final! 🤯💙#OneFamily pic.twitter.com/E4UNnXbKbg
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 30, 2021
🇮🇳 Javelin Throwers have been killing it in Tokyo 🤩💙
Sumit Antil scripts history, bags a 🥇in the Javelin Throw F64 event 🔥
P.S. He broke the World Record 3⃣ times in 6⃣ tries, with a best throw of 68.55m 🤯#Praise4Para #Cheer4India #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/j40EJO4Szn
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 30, 2021
sᴜᴍᴍɪᴛ Antil! 🔝
Another 🥇 for 🇮🇳 at #Paralympics as Sumit brings it home in Men’s Javelin F64 event with a 🌎 record throw of 68.55 m! 😍👏#Tokyo2020 | 📸: The Field pic.twitter.com/GEYok172g3
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 30, 2021
India’s second Gold medal of the #Paralympics #Tokyo2020 🙌
Sumit Antil broke his own world record three times on his way to Gold! Dominance! 🔥#Cheer4India #ParaAthletics 📸: The Field pic.twitter.com/EWYtfXn63k
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) August 30, 2021
