Asian Games: Double delight for India in Javelin throw as Neeraj bags gold while Kishore Jena clinches silver

Neeraj Chopra stepped up to the occasion for India clinching gold in the ongoing Asian Games with an exceptional throw of 88.88 m in men's javelin throw while Kishor Jena earned silver by registering an impressive distance of 87.54.

Hangzhou: India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra scripted another stellar performance while cementing his legacy in Indian athletics by winning gold for the country in the men's javelin throw with a gigantic throw of 88.88 meters. On the other hand, his compatriot Kishore Jena performed a throw of 87.54 meters to finish second.

India's Javelin throwers scripted a moment of double delight as Neeraj Chopra finished at the top by the end of the final while his compatriot Kishore Jena dished out a stunning performance even toppling Chopra at one point. The event witnessed Indian dominance right from the start as Neeraj crossed the 80m mark in the first attempt while Jenna managed a throw of 81.26 in the first attempt to gain a silver medal position.

Neeraj further stretched his lead in the second attempt by managing a distance of 84.49 in the second attempt while Jenna failed to improve his performance from the last throw. However, there was a twist in the tale as Jena stunned everyone with a brilliant throw. He registered a distance of 86.77 on his third attempt while toppling Chopra. However, Neeraj was quick to turn the tables yet again with a throw of 88.88m.

The Indian athletes were setting the event on fire with brilliant throws and Jena soon closed down the gap with a throw of 87.54 improving his personal best. Their throws above the 85m mark were enough to secure a finish in the top two and so a gold and a silver was soon added to India's medal tally.