Sumit Antil won gold at Paralympics 2020

Sumit Antil won gold at Paralympics 2020

Question: In which sports event Sumit Antil has won gold at Tokyo Paralympics 2020?
(a) Discus Throw
(b) Javelin Throw
(c) Table Tennis
(d) Long Jump
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 30 August 2021, India’s Sumit Antil has won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 final event at the Tokyo Paralympics.
  • He set a new world record throw of 68.55m.
  • In the event Michal Burian of Australia won the silver medal while Sri Lanka’s Dulan Kodithuwakku bagged bronze medal.
  • The 23-year-old Sumit Antil belongs from Sonipat, Haryana.

Links:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/olympics/tokyo-paralympics-india-s-sumit-antil-wins-gold-in-javelin-throw-f64-event-sets-new-world-record-101630317366340.html