Asian Games, Javelin Throw: Neeraj again became the golden boy, Kishore won silver, India created history in Javelin Throw.

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India won both gold and silver medals in the men’s javelin throw event of the Asian Games 2023. Star athlete Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal while Kishore Kumar Jena won the silver medal. There was a time when Kishore was ahead of Neeraj in this event, but after this Neeraj made a comeback and then no one could come close to him. Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal with a throw of 88.88 metres, while Kishore won the silver medal with a throw of 87.54 metres. The bronze medal of this event was won by Dean Roderick Genki of Japan. Pakistan’s Yasir Mohammad stood fourth. Neeraj Chopra threw his best throw of this season, while it was Kishore Kumar Jena’s personal best three.

Neeraj Chopra’s best throw

89.94m – Stockholm Diamond League 2022

89.30m – Paavo Nurmi Games 2022

89.08m – Lausanne Diamond League 2022

Neeraj Chopra 2023 Result and Marks

Doha Diamond League 2023 – 1st Place (88.67m)

Lausanne Diamond League 2023 – 1st place (87.66m)

World Athletics Championships 2023 Budapest – 1st place (88.17m)

Zurich Diamond League 2023 – 2nd place (85.71)

Diamond League 2023 Final Eugene – 2nd Place (83.80m)

Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra’s season’s best record is 88.77 metres, which he achieved in the qualifying round of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest.

In an exclusive chat with the pride of India, @Neeraj_chopra1he shares his inspiring journey from 2018 until now.

Join us for a dose of inspiration as he unfolds the tales of his golden journey that began in Jakarta. #SaluteTheSpirit #NeerajChopra #AsianGames pic.twitter.com/1FPEb3VMmS

— Olympic Council of Asia (@AsianGamesOCA) October 4, 2023

Neeraj’s arch rival Arshad Nadeem did not participate in the competition due to knee injury.

Neeraj was the biggest contender for a medal in the Hangzhou Asian Games and he did it. Nijat’s arch rival Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan has withdrawn from these games due to an old knee injury. Nadeem has given tough competition to Neeraj in many events. Nadeem had won silver in the World Championship 2023. At the same time, Neeraj had won gold in the championship. He became the first Indian to win gold in the 40-year history of the World Championship. By the way, Neeraj has won every competition against Nadeem till now.

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