New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- A world champion from Haryana, an exponent of javelin throw in his prime years who has revolutionised the discipline in India. If you're thinking Neeraj Chopra, you're not entirely wrong. But what if there's another athlete who fits the bill and-surprise, surprise-is more decorated than Chopra?

Sumit Antil's rise has been spectacular and in tandem with Chopra's over the last few years. Consecutive gold medals at the Paralympics (2024 and 2020) and the reigning world champion in the javelin F64 event, which he's won thrice so far. In May, he rewrote his own world record in Bengaluru; in fact, he's done it on over 10 occasions now.

Take some time to reflect on it, the domination of an athlete who is often left to co...