Asian Games 2023: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena could give India historic double podium finish in javelin final
In a historic moment at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, India’s Neeraj Chopra, the world’s number one javelin thrower, secured a gold medal with a remarkable throw of 88.88 meters. This victory not only defended his title but also solidified his position as the world’s top javelin thrower. Neeraj’s achievement was a season-best performance and marked a significant milestone in his career. In his response to the victory, Neeraj expressed concern about some athletes’ throws being wrongly called fouls due to delays caused by weather conditions.
Additionally, Kishore Jena from India claimed the silver medal with a throw of 87.54 meters in the same event. The Athletics Federation of India shared their images on social media to celebrate their achievements.
Several notable figures congratulated Neeraj on his win, including President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister Anurag Thakur. President Murmu praised India’s overall performance at the Asian Games, where the country ranked 4th in the medal tally with a total of 81 medals, including 18 gold, 31 silver, and 32 bronze.
Neeraj’s remarkable performance not only defended his title but also contributed to India’s impressive showing at the 19th Asian Games, making it a memorable moment for Indian sports enthusiasts.
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