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Key Points

5 points
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Sumit Antil’s gold‑medal throw measured 72.46 metres, the longest in the competition.

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Mahendra Gurjar earned silver with a 59.03‑metre throw; Sandip Sargar earned bronze with 64.48 metres.

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The Raza point system converts each throw into points, allowing fair comparison between athletes from different disability groups.

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India now holds 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals at the Games, surpassing its previous best.

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The sweep of all three podium spots highlights India’s strength in Paralympic javelin events.

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Summary

Teammates Mahendra Gurjar and Sandip Sargar completed the podium, taking silver and bronze respectively.

All three athletes competed under the Raza point system, which balances performances across different disability categories.

India’s overall medal tally at the Asian Paralympic Games has reached a historic high.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
defended
Won again after having won before.
podium
The raised platform where the top three winners stand to receive medals.
tally
A total count or number.
historic
Very important or record‑breaking.
category
A group of athletes who have similar types of physical abilities.
Raza point system
A mathematical method that gives scores so athletes with different disabilities can be compared fairly.
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