Sumit Antil is Para-athlete who hails from India and has conquered gold at the Paralympic Games, know his biography, disability and world record
Sumit Antil was born on the 12th of July 1998 in Haryana’s Sonipat district. 23-year-old Sumit Antil has bought laurels for his country by bagging gold in Javelin’s throw at Tokyo Paralympics 2021. Antil completed his schooling in his hometown and later on moved to Delhi.
Sumit Antil Biography, Personal Life Story And Disability
Sumit Antil always wanted to become a wrestler and used to train in the local Akharas of Haryana. Antil’s dreams got crushed when he met with an accident at the age of 17. The accident took place because of an accident and Sumit’s leg got amputated.
Antil after his accident decided to try shot put as a career option but he ends up being a professional Javelin thrower. Virender Dhanakar guided him in the sport. Sumit Antil secured a silver medal for his nation at the World Para Athletics Championships in the year 2019. He booked his Paralympics ticket as well this year.
Antil was riding a motorbike when he met with the accident. He got completely shattered and left hope but his family motivated him.
Sumit Antil Javelin Throw World Record And Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Gold Medal
Many Indians this time had great hopes with Sumit Antil. Fortunately, Antil managed to succeed and won a gold medal for his nation in Javelin’s throw. During the finals of Javelin’s throw at the Paralympics, Antil has made a new world record with a throw of 68.55 meters in the fifth attempt.
After Avani Lekhara, Sumit became the second Indian to bag gold for India at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Sumit Antil Family
Sumit Antil’s family information is not revealed much yet. But according to a number of media reports, a massive bash took place at Sumit Antil’s hometown after his win. His family is proud of his achievement and celebrating it as well.
Sumit Antil’s Net Worth
Sumit Antil’s net worth is $1-$5 million. His initial career days were denoted to the sport of wrestling but today he is making money by playing Javelin throw.