Quick Info
| Profession | Javelin Thrower, Paralympian |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Khewra, Sonipat, Haryana |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Sumit Antil
23/10/2026
Sumit Antil won gold in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Para Games with a throw of 72.46m, retaining his title. India swept the podium in the event, with Mahendra Gurjar taking silver and Sandip Sanjay Sargar taking bronze. The result came in the F42–F44/F61–F64 combined competition.
12/03/2026
Sumit Antil won gold in men's javelin throw at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi with a throw of 69.25m. Pushpendra Singh took silver and Poonam Ram took bronze, as India continued its strong showing on Day 2 of the event.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sumit Antil is an Indian para javelin thrower and Paralympian who competes in the men's F64 category. | |
| He is a multiple-time Paralympic, world, and Asian champion in javelin throw. | |
| He has won Asian Para Games gold in javelin throw in 2022 and again in 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Ramjas College |
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Personal Life
| He lost his left leg below the knee in a 2015 motorbike accident involving a tractor. | |
| He initially wanted to become a wrestler before switching to para athletics. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Ram Kumar Antil (Junior Warrant Officer, Indian Air Force) |
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| Mother | Nirmala Devi (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Sister(s): Kiran Antil, Sushila Antil, Renu Antil |
Career
| Started training in javelin throw in 2017 under coach Naval Singh at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. | |
| Won gold medal with world record throw of 68.55m at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on 30/08/2021. | |
| Won gold medal at 2022 Asian Para Games with world record of 73.29m. | |
| Won gold medals at World Para Athletics Championships in 2023 and 2024. | |
| Won gold medal with Paralympic record throw of 70.59m at Paris 2024 Paralympics. | |
| Set World Championship record of 71.37m in 2025. | |
| Won gold medal at 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China with world record of 73.29m. | |
| Six-time world record holder in javelin throw F64 category. | |
| Competes in Men's Javelin Throw F64 category. | |
| Uses a prosthetic foot instead of a blade for competition. | |
| Won gold medal at World Para Athletics Championships 2023 in Paris with world record of 70.83m. | |
| Won gold medal at World Para Athletics Championships 2024 in Kobe with throw of 69.50m. | |
| Won third gold medal at World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi with championship record of 71.37m. | |
| Won gold medal at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi with a throw of 69.25m. | |
| Set a world record of 74.82m in May 2026 at the Indian Open National Para Athletics Championships. | |
| Won gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan with a throw of 72.46m, retaining his title. |
Favourites
| Wrestler | Yogeshwar Dutt |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sumit Antil is an Indian Paralympian athlete known for breaking world records in Javelin Throw. | |
| 2. Born in Sonipat, Haryana, Sumit overcame challenges after losing his leg in an accident at the age of 18. | |
| 3. Despite his initial interest in wrestling, Sumit switched to Para Athletics and excelled under coach Naval Singh. | |
| 4. His hard work paid off with his first silver medal at the World Para Athletics Championships. | |
| 5. Sumit's consistent performance led to his inclusion in the GoSports Foundation's Para Champions Programme. | |
| 6. At the 2020 Summer Paralympics, Sumit shocked the world by breaking the world record thrice and winning gold. | |
| 7. He also competed against able-bodied athletes in the Indian Grand Prix series. | |
| 8. Sumit's coach, Naval, had unwavering faith in his abilities, predicting his victory at the Paralympics. | |
| 9. Sumit Antil received a cash reward and a government job offer from the Haryana Government for his gold medal win. | |
| 10. After setting a new world record in javelin throw, Sumit received praise from top Indian athletes and the Prime Minister. | |
| 11. In subsequent events, Sumit continued his winning streak by clinching gold medals and setting new world records. | |
| 12. He is a six-time world record holder in javelin throw F64. | |
| 13. Lost his left leg below the knee in a 2015 motorbike accident involving a tractor. | |
| 14. Born in Sonipat, Haryana, Sumit overcame challenges after losing his left leg below the knee in a 2015 motorbike accident on his way home from tuition class. | |
| 15. The accident involved being run over by a tractor; his left leg below the knee was amputated at India Air Force Hospital. | |
| 16. Spent 53 days in recuperation and was later admitted to the Artificial Limb Centre in Pune where he received a prosthesis. | |
| 17. Initially aspired to become a wrestler and join the Indian Army before the accident. | |
| 18. Was introduced to Para Athletics in 2017 by local para-athlete Rajkumar. | |
| 19. Trained with water on the ground to prepare for Tokyo's humid weather ahead of the 2020 Games. | |
| 20. Chose to use a prosthetic foot instead of a blade because the blade was pushing him backward when he threw. | |
| 21. Attributes his self-awareness and training discipline to his background as an aspiring wrestler and continued workouts after the accident. | |
| 22. Sumit received a cash reward and a government job offer from the Haryana Government for his gold medal win. | |
| 23. After setting new world records, Sumit received praise from top Indian athletes and the Prime Minister. | |
| 24. Second Indian overall after shooter Avani Lekhara to defend Paralympics title. |
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