New Delhi, May 27 -- In a stunning display of power and precision, India's para-athletics superstar Sumit Antil smashed his own world record to clinch gold in the men's javelin F64 event at the eighth Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship on Wednesday. The Haryana-based athlete unleashed a massive 74.82-metre throw that left the crowd roaring and sent a clear message to the global para-sports community.

Antil, a two-time Paralympic champion, had already shown he was in top form during the competition. He gradually built momentum, hitting 70.30 metres on his fourth attempt before saving his absolute best for the fifth throw. That final effort not only secured the gold but also bettered his previous world record of 73.29 me...