Mumbai, September 3: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to one of India's prime javelin throwers Sumit Antil following his gold medal triumph in the men's javelin throw F64 event at the Paris Paralympics. The Tokyo Paralympics gold medal defender reigned supreme in the final and broke the Paralympic record throw twice to claim his stake at the top of the podium on Monday. Paris Paralympics 2024: Suhas Yathiraj Settles for Silver Medal After Falling Short Against Lucas Mazur.

He kicked off the proceedings with a throw of 69.11m and broke his own Paralympic Record of 68.55m that he set in Tokyo. In his second throw, he bettered his Paralympic record by sending his javelin to a record-breaking distance of 70.59m, rewriting the record book yet again. President Murmu congratulated Sumit for his two successive paralympics gold medals and record setting performances.

"I convey my heartiest congratulations to Sumit Antil on winning gold medal in men's javelin throw event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. With his two successive paralympics gold medals and record setting performances, Sumit has gained a special standing among the champions. His outstanding achievements will inspire countless people, especially the youth," she said in a post on X.

Droupadi Murmu Congratulates Sumit Antil

PM Modi also took to X and congratulated Sumit for his record-shattering performance and wrote.

Narendra Modi Congratulates Sumit Antil

President Murmu also congratulated para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj, who once again settled for a silver at the Paris Paralympics, just like in Tokyo three years ago.

Droupadi Murmu Congratulates Suhas Yathiraj

She also congratulated shuttler Nitesh Kumar who added a gold to India's medal tally following his success in the men's singles SL3 category. Sumit Antil Wins Gold Medal in Javelin Throw F64 Event, Becomes First Indian Man To Defend Title in Paralympics.

Droupadi Murmu Congratulates Nitesh Kumar 

As of now, India has a total of 15 medals, including three gold, five silver and seven bronze.

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