Sumit Antil wins javelin gold with 69.25 m at World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi
Paralympic champion Sumit Antil won the men's F43/F44/F64 javelin gold with a throw of 69.25 m on day two of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi on 12 March 2026.
Summary
Sumit Antil, the double Paralympic champion, won gold in the men's F43/F44/F64 javelin throw with 69.25 m on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, on 12 March 2026. Pushpendra Singh (56.91 m) and Poonam Ram (49.48 m) completed an all-Indian podium. Antil, who won gold at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics, said it was his off-season loading phase and that he is targeting 75 m and the Asian Para Games in Japan later this year. The Grand Prix was held from 11 to 13 March.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 12 March 2026, JLN Stadium, New Delhi
- Event
- Men's javelin F43/F44/F64
- Gold
- Sumit Antil — 69.25 m
- Silver / bronze
- Pushpendra Singh 56.91 m / Poonam Ram 49.48 m
- Antil's record
- Paralympic gold at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
- Target
- 75 m; Asian Para Games, Japan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
With what throw did Sumit Antil win javelin gold at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi on 12 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 69.25 m
Antil threw 69.25 m in the men's F43/F44/F64 javelin; 75 m is the mark he says he is targeting.
At which Paralympic Games has Sumit Antil won gold in javelin?
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Correct answer: A — Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
Antil won back-to-back Paralympic gold medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.