Mumbai: The Jaquar Foundation, the CSR arm of Jaquar Group, on Monday announced their continued support to Sumit Antil for training and equipment for the next Paralympic events in 2024. The Indian para-athlete won the gold medal in Javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
“This is a gesture from the brand to encourage Antil and thousands of other young athletes like him who are relentlessly working hard to make India shine on the map of world sport,” said the statement.
“The recent honour that Sumit has brought to the country is just the beginning of where Indian sports is headed,” said Jaquar Foundation, head, Kanwar Shamsher Relan. “This year, Jaquar has extended its support to one of the most inspiring Paralympian in India- Sumit Antil. This will not only ensure that he gets access to world-class facilities and equipment but also inspire other aspiring athletes to pursue their dreams.”
At the age of 17, Sumit lost his left leg during a motorbike accident. He had always dreamt of joining the Indian Army, but the accident shattered his dreams. Sumit was introduced to para-athletics during college and showed a great skill for Javelin throw very early in his career. Today, he holds the world record in the javelin throw with a distance of 68.55 m. In the process of winning the gold medal in the Paralympics Final 2021, Sumit made three new world records in Javelin throw, breaking his own.
“I am thrilled and grateful for Jaquar Foundation to have come forward and extend their support to me for the coming four years,” said Sumit Antil. “The facilities, equipment and training of international standards will help me work towards my goal for Paralympics 2024- bring more pride and recognition to the nation. I hope that this initiative galvanises further support for athletes like us.”
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