Sumit Antil

Javelin Thrower, Paralympian

Indian Khewra, Sonipat, Haryana

Quick Info

ProfessionJavelin Thrower, Paralympian
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/06/1998
Age27 years
BirthplaceKhewra, Sonipat, Haryana

Latest News about Sumit Antil

2025

Sumit Antil set a new World Championship record of 71.37 meters in javelin throw F64 at the World Para Athletics Championships, further extending his dominance in the sport and establishing himself as the world's leading para-javelin thrower.

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Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherRam Kumar Antil (Junior Warrant Officer, Indian Air Force)
MotherNirmala Devi (homemaker)
SiblingsSister(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.

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WrestlerYogeshwar Dutt

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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