Asian Para Games: World champion Sumit Antil wins another gold in India’s Javelin podium sweep

October 23, 2026 11:10 PM

Asian Para Games: World champion Sumit Antil wins another gold in India’s Javelin podium sweep

India’s Paralympic and World champion Sumit Antil added another feather to his cap as he defended his Asian Para Games gold medal by clinching the top prize in the Men’s Javelin Throw F42–F44/F61–F64 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya on Friday. Antil won his second gold at the continental showpiece with a huge 72.46m throw in the final, while India swept the podium places. Mahendra Gurjar (F42) and Sandip Sargar (F44) brought the silver and bronze medals. Mahendra...

India sweep in men’s high jump T63 podium as Shailesh Kumar wins gold

October 22, 2026 7:10 PM

India sweep in men’s high jump T63 podium as Shailesh Kumar wins gold

India delivered a spectacular performance in the Men’s High Jump T63 Final, achieving a podium sweep by securing all three medals. Shailesh Kumar clinched the gold medal, while Varun Bhati secured silver and Rahul bagged bronze. Shailesh registered an outstanding jump of 1.89 metres to win the gold, while Varun secured silver with a jump of 1.84 metres. Rahul completed India’s clean sweep with a personal-best performance of 1.81 metres. India replicated their 2022 podium sweep in the Men...