Sumit Antil Shines at Indian Open Para Athletics Championship 2026
Javelin Throw Highlights
On the final day of the 8th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship 2026, Paralympic champion Sumit Antil stole the spotlight with an outstanding performance in the Men's Javelin Throw F64 event held at Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Representing Haryana, he secured the gold medal with an impressive throw measuring 74.82 meters. Sandip Sargar from Maharashtra took home the silver with a throw of 62.88 meters, while Rajasthan's Sandeep earned the bronze with a distance of 61.83 meters, as reported in a press release.
Men's Javelin Throw F46 Results
In another thrilling event, Haryana's Rinku triumphed in the Men's Javelin Throw F46 category, achieving a best throw of 61.70 meters to win gold. Ajeet Singh from Uttar Pradesh claimed silver with a throw of 60.72 meters, and Ravi Kumar, also from Uttar Pradesh, secured bronze with a distance of 59.33 meters.
Men's Javelin Throw F57
Haryana's Parveen Kumar dominated the Men's Javelin Throw F57 event, finishing first with a throw of 45.02 meters. He was followed by Uttarakhand's Hem Chandra, who achieved 42.60 meters, and Tamil Nadu's Balasubramanian Arulraj, who recorded 40.62 meters.
Notable Performances in Other Events
Paralympic medallist Nishad Kumar displayed his talent in the Men's High Jump T47 event, winning gold for Himachal Pradesh by clearing a height of 2.05 meters. Ram Pal from Haryana earned silver with a jump of 1.86 meters.
On the track, Andhra Pradesh's Lalitha Killaka clinched the Women's 200m T11 title with a time of 29.97 seconds, while Uttar Pradesh's Preeti Pal won gold in the Women's 200m T35 event, finishing in 29.33 seconds.
Asian Para Games champion Deepthi Jeevanji from Telangana maintained her excellent form by winning gold in the Women's 400m T20 event with a time of 57.84 seconds, with Haryana's Bhuvi Agrawal and Pooja taking second and third places, respectively.
In the women's field events, Gujarat's Bhavanaben Ajab Chaudhary won gold in the Women's Javelin Throw F46 with a throw of 37.01 meters. Lalita Saini from Rajasthan secured silver, while Andhra Pradesh's Hosuru Uppara Shivani took home bronze.
Conclusion of the Championship
The three-day championship wrapped up successfully, showcasing remarkable performances from numerous top Indian para athletes as they prepare for upcoming international events. Organized by the Paralympic Committee of India, this championship underscored the increasing depth and strength of para athletics in the nation.