<p>Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs 6 crore for Sumit Antil who won a gold medal and set a world record in javelin throw at the Tokyo Paralympics.</p>.<p>He also declared a reward of Rs 4 crore for Yogesh Kathuniya for winning the silver medal in discus throw F-56.</p>.<p>Haryana government will also give government jobs to them, an official statement said here.</p>.<p>The chief minister said that Antil has won the hearts of the people of Haryana as well as the entire nation by winning a gold medal with his "historic" performance. </p>.<p>The chief minister said that Yogesh Kathuniya, a resident of Bahadurgarh who won a silver medal in Discus Throw F-56, has brought laurels not only to Haryana but also to the country.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Antil after his victory and said his performance will inspire youngsters.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/it-was-not-my-best-says-sumit-antil-after-winning-paralympic-gold-with-world-record-throw-1025179.html" target="_blank">It was not my best, says Sumit Antil after winning Paralympic gold with world record throw</a></strong></p>.<p>The 23-year-old from Sonepat in Haryana, who lost his left leg below the knee after he was involved in a motorbike accident in 2015, sent the spear to 68.55m in his fifth attempt, which was a new world record.</p>.<p>The PM also lauded Kathuniya and noted the help and support provided by the para athlete's mother in ensuring his success.</p>.<p>"Delighted that he brings home the Silver medal. His exemplary success will motivate budding athletes. Congrats to him. Wishing him the very best for his future endeavours," Modi said.</p>
<p>Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs 6 crore for Sumit Antil who won a gold medal and set a world record in javelin throw at the Tokyo Paralympics.</p>.<p>He also declared a reward of Rs 4 crore for Yogesh Kathuniya for winning the silver medal in discus throw F-56.</p>.<p>Haryana government will also give government jobs to them, an official statement said here.</p>.<p>The chief minister said that Antil has won the hearts of the people of Haryana as well as the entire nation by winning a gold medal with his "historic" performance. </p>.<p>The chief minister said that Yogesh Kathuniya, a resident of Bahadurgarh who won a silver medal in Discus Throw F-56, has brought laurels not only to Haryana but also to the country.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Antil after his victory and said his performance will inspire youngsters.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/it-was-not-my-best-says-sumit-antil-after-winning-paralympic-gold-with-world-record-throw-1025179.html" target="_blank">It was not my best, says Sumit Antil after winning Paralympic gold with world record throw</a></strong></p>.<p>The 23-year-old from Sonepat in Haryana, who lost his left leg below the knee after he was involved in a motorbike accident in 2015, sent the spear to 68.55m in his fifth attempt, which was a new world record.</p>.<p>The PM also lauded Kathuniya and noted the help and support provided by the para athlete's mother in ensuring his success.</p>.<p>"Delighted that he brings home the Silver medal. His exemplary success will motivate budding athletes. Congrats to him. Wishing him the very best for his future endeavours," Modi said.</p>