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Sumit Antil Wins Gold In Javelin Throw, Becomes 1st Indian Man To Defend Title In Paralympics
Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man and second from the country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m at the Paris Games. The 26-year-old world record holder from Sonipat in Haryana bettered his own earlier Paralympic best of 68.55m set in Tokyo while winning the gold three years ago.
Sumit Antil Wins Gold In Javelin Throw, Becomes 1st Indian Man To Defend Title In Paralympics
Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man and second from the country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m at the Paris Games. The 26-year-old world record holder from Sonipat in Haryana bettered his own earlier Paralympic best of 68.55m set in Tokyo while winning the gold three years ago.
Preethi Pal Scripts History, Wins Her Second Bronze Medal At Paris Paralympics
India's Preethi Pal won a bronze in women's 200m T35 category, her second medal of Paris Paralympics, with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds on Sunday. The bronze won by the 23-year-old Preethi was also India's second para-athletics medal in the Paris Games. T35 classification is meant for athletes who have coordination impairments such as hypertonia, ataxia and athetosis. On Friday, she had clinched India's first athletics medal in a Paralympics track event, winning a bronze in the women's T35 100m competition with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds.
Anand Mahindra Reminds Sheetal Devi Of "Promise" He Made As Archer Takes Internet By Storm
One of the most inspiring sportspersons India has, Sheetal Devi, has made heads turn with her exemplary skill and performance in the Paris Paralympics 2024. Though she couldn't get a medal in the individual event, her sheer accuracy despite the challenges, has made her a winner in the eyes of many. One of the many who have been thoroughly impressed by Sheetal is businessman Anand Mahindra. After coming across Sheetal's inspiring performance in the Paris Games, Mahindra said that he is looking forward to fulfilling a promise he had made to her.
Preethi Pal Scripts History, Wins Her Second Bronze Medal At Paris Paralympics
India's Preethi Pal won a bronze in women's 200m T35 category, her second medal of Paris Paralympics, with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds on Sunday. The bronze won by the 23-year-old Preethi was also India's second para-athletics medal in the Paris Games. T35 classification is meant for athletes who have coordination impairments such as hypertonia, ataxia and athetosis. On Friday, she had clinched India's first athletics medal in a Paralympics track event, winning a bronze in the women's T35 100m competition with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds.
Decorated wheelchair racer Brent Lakatos claims silver for 1st medal in Paris
Brent Lakatos was no stranger to winning Paralympic medals — he'd claimed 11 medals entering these Paris Games.
Triathlon events postponed to Monday after Seine pollution spike
Para triathlon events at the Paris Games, where the swimming leg is being held in the River Seine, has been postponed by a day to Sept. 2 due to a drop in the river's water quality following rains, the organisers said on Sunday.