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Updated On: 20 August, 2024 08:25 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
India’s javelin thrower Sumit Antil confident of defending his gold medal show with target of 75m at the Paris Paralympics; says his long-term goal is 80m
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Tokyo Paralympics gold-medallist Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title in the Men’s F64 category at the Paris Games. Sumit, along with Bhagyashree Jadhav (shot put, F34 category), will be India’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024. He had set a world record thrice in the Tokyo Paralympic Games and won gold with a best throw of 68.55 metres.
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