From Sumit Antil to Avani Lekhara, Narendra Modi lauds feats of Indian players at Paralympics, speaks to them

As javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched India's second gold at the ongoing Paralympics, shattering the men's F64 category world record, the PM said the country is proud of him.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian medal-winners at the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday and also spoke to them over phone to laud their efforts. As javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched India's second gold at the ongoing Paralympics, shattering the men's F64 category world record, the PM said the country is proud of him. "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," he said. #WATCH: PM Modi telephoned #SumitAntil &congratulated him on winning Gold & for a historic performance