New Delhi: Double Paralympic Video games gold medallist javelin thrower Sumit Antil lived as much as his formidable repute by clinching the highest podium spot as India loved one other gilt-edged day within the World Para Athletics Grand Prix right here on Thursday.

The principle occasion of the day was undoubtedly the boys’s javelin throw (F43/F44/F64), and Antil — winner of back-to-back gold medals on the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics — spearheaded the Indian cost by clinching the highest spot with a power-packed throw of 69.25 metres.

Pushpendra Singh secured the silver medal with a throw of 56.91m, whereas Poonam Ram took bronze with an effort of 49.48m. Antil stated his successful throw exceeded his personal expectations by a few metres. “This time now we have a number of tournaments lined up. I’ll attempt to carry out properly within the upcoming competitions. It’s an low season loading section for me.

I used to be not anticipating such a throw; I anticipated round 67-68m, however the throw was good as we speak at 69.25m. So I’m pleased, and my staff is pleased as properly,” stated Antil, the 27-year-old three-time World Championship gold medallist from Sonipat in Haryana.