Sumit Antil Defends Asian Para Games Javelin F64 Title

Sumit Antil won gold in the men’s javelin F64 category at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 23 October. His second-attempt throw of 72.46 metres secured the title. Antil is a two-time Paralympic champion and holds the F64 world record.

Medal Results in the Javelin Event

India swept the medals in the men’s javelin event combining the F42-F44 and F61-F64 classes. Mahendra Gurjar won silver with a 59.03-metre throw in the F42 category, while Sandip Sargar took bronze with 64.48 metres in the F44 category. Both athletes set Games records in their respective categories.

Para Athletics Classification

In para athletics, “F” identifies field-event classes, while “T” identifies track-event classes. The numerical class identifies an eligible impairment category; athletes in F64 have a lower-limb impairment and compete using a prosthesis. Combined events can include athletes from multiple classes, with results also recorded by individual classification.

Records and India’s Medal Tally

Antil’s F64 world record is 74.82 metres, set in May 2026. His 2023 Asian Para Games record was 73.29 metres. His 2026 winning throw was below both marks. India’s tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Games reached 114 medals: 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Asian Para Games are a multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities from Asian countries.

• The F prefix in para athletics denotes a field-event class, such as javelin throw.

• Sumit Antil’s F64 world record stands at 74.82 metres, set in May 2026.

• The 2026 Asian Para Games were held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Antil’s gold came in the men’s javelin F64 category. India’s reported total at the Games was 114 medals.