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India's Sumit Antil won gold in men's javelin throw (F64 category) on Monday as the country's gold medal count increased to two at the Tokyo Paralympics. Sumit threw a world record 68.55m to clinch the gold medal. In an absolutely stunning performance, he set new world records thrice in the final. Wishes and congratulatory messages poured in for the para-athlete with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the way. "Our athletes continue to shine at the #Paralympics! The nation is proud of Sumit Antil's record-breaking performance in the Paralympics. Congratulations Sumit for winning the prestigious Gold medal. Wishing you all the best for the future," tweeted PM Modi.

Sports Authority of India was among the first to congratulate Sumit. "Sumit Antil came with the intention to win & he showed the world what he's capable of by breaking the World Record to win it," tweeted SAI.

Sumit Antil gold in Tokyo Paralympics 2020

Sumit Antil gold in Tokyo Paralympics 2020

Sumit Antil gold in Tokyo Paralympics 2020

 Sumit Antil's historic performance in javelin throw at the #Paralympics is a moment of great pride for the country. Congratulations on winning the gold and setting a new world record. Every Indian is elated to hear the national anthem at the podium. You're a true champion!

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 30, 2021

Our athletes continue to shine at the #Paralympics! The nation is proud of Sumit Antil’s record-breaking performance in the Paralympics.
Congratulations Sumit for winning the prestigious Gold medal. Wishing you all the best for the future.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2021

World record over world record... First throw makes one with 66.95 and second throw breaks it with 68+ ... God #SumitAntil is rocking the @Paralympics @Tokyo2020hi @ianuragthakur @Media_SAI @NisithPramanik @IndiaSports @narendramodi @PTI_News pic.twitter.com/sZ1dHKPF3V

— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) August 30, 2021

It’s 2nd  for INDIA at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics

Sumit Antil came with the intention to win & he showed the world what he’s capable of by breaking the World Record to win it!!!

He wins Gold in Javelin Throw F64 Final with a throw of 68.55m#Praise4Para#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/dnBJ5Ci729

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2021

Another Gold for India! Sumit Antil breaking the world record thrice in the men's javelin F64! Absolutely astonishing display of strength to cap off an excellent day for India in the #Tokyo2020 Paralympics! Take a bow young man! #Praise4Para

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 30, 2021