Sumit Antil

Paralympic medallist sumit antil has accused javelin coach Naval Singh of severe mental harassment and abusive behaviour, including drunken tirades targeting athletes and their families. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has backed the complaint filed with the Sports Authority of India, demanding strict action against the coach for his "disgraceful" conduct.

At the Times of India Sports Awards 2025 in Lucknow, sumit antil and Sheetal Devi were named Para Sportspersons of the Year. Antil dominated with a third world title and record throw, while Devi rose to World No. 1, highlighting India’s global para-sports success in 2025.

Shooter Samrat Rana and cricketer Smriti Mandhana were crowned Sportspersons of the Year at the TOISA 2025 awards in Lucknow. Javelin thrower sumit antil and archer Sheetal Devi also received top honours in the para category. The ceremony celebrated India's sporting achievements across numerous disciplines, recognising outstanding performances throughout 2025.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) celebrated India's top athletes in Lucknow, honouring excellence and dedication. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented awards to sporting legends like Leander Paes and the women's World Cup-winning cricket team, recognizing their significant contributions to Indian sports.

This segment acknowledged sustained excellence over the past decade, highlighting athletes who have consistently represented India at the highest level and delivered results across global competitions.

The Times of India Sports Awards 2025 showcased a grand celebration of Indian sporting excellence, bringing together top athletes, legends, and officials under one roof. The event highlighted outstanding achievements across disciplines, honouring dedication, performance, and resilience. With inspiring moments and recognition of emerging and established stars alike, it reflected India’s growing stature in global sports and its deep talent pool.

Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium hosts the National Para Athletics Championship starting Thursday, featuring 1,460 athletes from 28 states and two forces. The event showcases Paralympic medalists like Mariyappan Thangavelu and sumit antil, aiming to select talent for upcoming Asian Para Games and international competitions, while also focusing on rural talent development.

India's sporting elite converges in Lucknow for the Times of India Sports Awards, honouring a decade of excellence and the past year's achievements. The prestigious event, attended by legends and led by a distinguished jury, celebrates athletes across over 45 categories, including a significant focus on para-sports, recognizing outstanding performances and emerging talents who have made the nation proud.

Paralympic champion sumit antil kicked off the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi with a dominant javelin throw of 69.25m. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, aiming for 75m at the upcoming Asian Games. Track events also saw victories for Gurjokumar Sabapathi in the men's 400m T53/T54 and Natalia Sainchina in the women's 400m T20.

India dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, led by Paralympic champion sumit antil, who won javelin gold with a 69.25m throw, ahead of compatriots Pushpendra Singh and Poonam Ram. Antil said he exceeded expectations and now targets 75m at the Asian Games. Indian athletes also shone across multiple track and field events, often sweeping the podium.

India is set to host the second World Para Athletics Grand Prix from March 11-13, featuring athletes from eight nations. Over 200 Indian para-athletes, including Paralympic stars like Mariyappan Thangavelu and sumit antil, will compete. This event offers crucial international exposure and classification opportunities, building on India's success in the previous edition.

After Avani Lekhara, it’s now India’s Paralympic athlete sumit antil who has made Indian proud by bagging the second gold medal for India. Sumit’s big win in the Men’s Javelin throw F64 final event at the Tokyo Paralympics is currently being celebrated across the nation, including the Bollywood celebs who have taken to their social media handles to express their joy as they cheer for the Paralympic Gold-winner.

sumit antil set a new world record in the F64 men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a throw of 68.55 metres. Despite losing a leg in an accident, his transition to para-sports led to exceptional achievements, guided by a local para-athlete and a dedicated coach, underscoring his resilience and commitment.

sumit antil confirmed gold in the men’s javelin F64 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a new World record throw of 68.55m.

Indian para-athletes sumit antil and Pushpendra Singh won gold and bronze medals in the men's Javelin Throw-F64 final at the 4th Asian Para Games. Antil set new records with a throw of 73.29 meters, breaking the Asian Para Games, World, and Asian records. Sri Lanka's Arachchige Samitha won the silver medal with a throw of 62.42 meters, while Singh secured the bronze medal with a throw of 62.06 meters. Their performances contributed to India's successful campaign at the 4th Asian Para Games.

sumit antil on Monday became the first Indian man to successfully defend a Paralympic title, securing gold in the F64 category at the Paris Games. He set a new Paralympics record with a throw of 70.59 meters, surpassing his Tokyo mark. Sumit joins Avani Lekhara in the exclusive club of Indian athletes with consecutive Paralympic wins.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated javelin thrower sumit antil for winning gold at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

Naval Singh, the coach of javelin thrower sumit antil, has said the athlete promised him he'll return with a gold medal from the Tokyo Paralympics.

Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist sumit antil has said the Padma Shri award will not only motivate him but also all the Indian athletes.

Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist sumit antil on Thursday clarified that he never said that he wants to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics as his focus remains on touching the 80m mark.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday telephoned gold medallist sumit antil and congratulated the javelin thrower for his spirit of resilience at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

Breaking the world record three times on his way to gold in the Paralympics did not suffice for sumit antil as the Indian para javelin thrower said it was not his best, vowing to better a performance that was incredible by any yardstick.

The 23-year-old Sumit on Tuesday clinched India's second gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, shattering his own men's F64 category world record multiple times. His series read 66.95, 68.08, 65.27, 66.71, 68.55, and foul throw. In 2015, while Sumit was learning the nuances of becoming a wrestler in an akhara in Sonipat, he met with a road accident.

Indian Paralympic gold medallist sumit antil etched his name in the record books once again by setting a new world record in the F64 javelin throw event at the World Para-Athletics Championship in Paris.

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The Paralympic Committee of India has recommended the names of shooter Manish Narwal, high jumper Sharad Kumar, shuttler Pramod Bhagat and javelin-thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021.

sumit antil, a two-time world champion, set a new Paralympic record at the Paris Paralympics by throwing 70.59m, defending his F64 javelin title. Known for his mental strength and rigorous training, Antil plans to refine his technique further. Despite injury challenges, he remains dedicated and envisions greater achievements in future competitions.

Much like Tokyo Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, 23-year-old sumit antil of Sonipat too scripted history by winning gold medal in Tokyo Paralympics 2021 on Monday with a record throw of 68.55 metres.