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HANGZHOU, China: Indian trailblazer Neeraj Chopra added Asian Games gold to his Olympic and world titles in javelin after a technical mishap on Wednesday as his nation celebrated its biggest medal haul at the continental showpiece.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in China's Hangzhou. With a personal best of 87.54 m, Kishore has also qualified for Paris Olympics, 2024. "The award is in recognition of his stellar performance, his perseverance and determination. I congratulate him on his win at the Asian Games and also qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Kishore's triumph not only reflects personal excellence but also serves as an inspiration for budding athletes across the country," Patnaik said in a statement.
Asian Games 2023 Live Updates: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will look to defend his Asian Games title when he takes the field at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on Wednesday. With a throw of 88.06 m, Neeraj made a mark at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta, giving signs of a fine future.
World Champion Neeraj Chopra will step out on Wednesday to defend his men's javelin throw title at the ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou and will aim for his second consecutive gold. The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist will headline the athletic event on Day 11 of the Games, where India will definitely be the favourites for the top spot. It could just be a cakewalk for Neeraj as his nearest competitor and world silver medallist Arshad Nadeem pulled out of the tournament due to a chronic knee injury.
HANGZHOU, China : Pakistan's first athletics world championship medallist Arshad Nadeem has pulled out of the Asian Games with a knee injury, foiling a javelin showdown with India's Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday.
Pakistan's ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday pulled out of the final of the men's javelin throw event in the Asian Games due to an injury. A press release from Pakistan's Athletics team stated that Arshad, who took part in the first training session on September 27, complained to Dr. Asad Abbas that he had been grappling with persistent pain for several months after arriving in Hangzhou. "On October 2, he again complained of pain in the right knee and expressed a desire to undergo an evaluation to determine the impact on his ability to participate in the Javelin Throw event at the Asian Games," read the release from Pakistan's Athletics team.
Indian women's javelin ace Annu Rani, with her season-best throw, claimed India's 15th gold medal in the final in the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Games, on Tuesday. Annu touched 62.92m, which was her season's best throw and topped the chart to win the country its 15th gold in the ongoing Asian Games. Her best throw of the evening came in her fourth attempt. Sri Lankan javelin thrower, Nadeesha Dilhan, claimed the second spot with her personal best throw of 61.57m while China's Huihui Lyu claimed the bronze medal with a throw of 61.29m.
Pakistan's ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday pulled out of the final of the men's javelin throw event in the Asian Games due to an injury. A press release from Pakistan's Athletics team stated that Arshad, who took part in the first training session on September 27, complained to Dr. Asad Abbas that he had been grappling with persistent pain for several months after arriving in Hangzhou. "On October 2, he again complained of pain in the right knee and expressed a desire to undergo an evaluation to determine the impact on his ability to participate in the Javelin Throw event at the Asian Games," read the release from Pakistan's Athletics team.