Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 20 (ANI): Indian Paralympics medalists Sumit Antil and Yogesh Kathuniya established new world records in javelin throw and discus throw respectively at the recently-concluded Indian Open National Para Athletics Championships 2022 in Bengaluru.

Sumit threw the javelin to the distance of 68.62 m to establish a new world record in male javelin throw in para-athletics.

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On the other hand, Yogesh set a new discus throw world record in the male category in para-athletics. He threw the discus to a distance of 48.34 m to set this new record.

"#BreakingNews #Tokyo2020@Paralympics medalists @sumit_javelin& @YogeshKathuniya create the New World Record at 4th Indian Open National #ParaAthletics Championships 2022 New Record Sumit - Javelin Throw(M)- 68.62m (WR) Yogesh- Discus Throw(M) - 48.34m (WR)," tweeted SAI Media on Saturday.

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The fourth edition of the Indian Open National Para Athletics Championships 2022 was held from August 18 to 19 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. (ANI)

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