- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
At one point, Chopra fell behind after the officials failed to measure his first throw due to a technical glitch.
By: Shubham Ghosh
INDIA’s momentum continued in the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday (4) as their medal tally reached 81, their best-ever haul at the continental meet with four more days to go. Their previous best tally was 70 recorded at the Jakarta Games in 2018.
The day saw a high in javelin throw as the top two medals went to India with Neeraj Chopra clinching the gold and Kishore Jena taking the silver. The former defended his 2018 gold in Jakarta by clocking 88.88 metres as against his compatriot’s 87.54 metres.
Watched 1000 times still can’t get over from this??????
That attitude after every throw is gives goosebumps to every Indian?
Neeraj Chopra wins Gold medal at Asian Games 2022?#NeerajChopra #AsianGames2022 #JavelinThrow #IndiaAtAsianGames
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) October 4, 2023
Jena was leading the event when he threw the javelin at a distance of 86.77 metres in his third attempt. Chopra lagged behind after the officials failed to measure his first throw due to a technical glitch. It caused a 15-minute delay. The incident was criticised by many Indian fans.
#NeerajChopra #AsianGames this throw is not being counted, completely unacceptable is such event. pic.twitter.com/rJsEQ9ZoPT
— MND (@Iam0_zero) October 4, 2023
It seemed the Olympic gold-medallist lost his rhythm for a moment as he fouled on his third attempt but regained himself quickly and took the lead with his fourth attempt that nobody, including Jena, could beat.
Prime minister Narendra Modi congratulated both Chopra and Jena on X.
Second Consecutive Gold in Javelin Throw for @Neeraj_chopra1 in the Asian Games. Congrats to him for this historic feat. This spectacular victory is the result of his dedication and years of training. May he keep scaling new heights of success. All the best to him. pic.twitter.com/imfeikGKUc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 4, 2023
Our accomplishments in Men's Javelin at Asian Games are remarkable. The Silver also comes to India. Congratulations to @Kishore78473748 for winning this splendid Silver in the event. The nation cherishes this victory. pic.twitter.com/3X257mE2ju
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 4, 2023
India shines brighter than ever before at the Asian Games!
With 71 medals, we are celebrating our best-ever medal tally, a testament to the unparalleled dedication, grit and sporting spirit of our athletes.
Every medal highlights a life journey of hard work and passion.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 4, 2023
India now have won gold in both men’s and women’s javelin throw at the Games after Annu Rani’s feat on Tuesday (3).
India now have 18 gold, 31 silver and 32 bronze and are at the fourth spot after hosts China (312 medals), Japan (145) and South Korea (145). It was also India’s best-ever gold medal haul at the continental tournament, bettering their previous best of 16 registered in Jakarta five years ago.
