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PM Modi congratulates Yashvir Singh, Rohit Yadav on silver, bronze in javelin at Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav on winning the silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the javelin throw at the Asian Games.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “Two Indian javelin throwers on the Asian Games podium! Congratulations to Yashvir Singh on winning the Silver with a personal best and to Rohit Yadav on bringing home the Bronze. A wonderful result for both athletes and for Indian athletics. Best wishes to them for the endeavours ahead: PM @narendramodi”.

https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2104594141791531067?s=20

Indian javelin athletes Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav clinched silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men’s javelin throw final at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, with Yashvir producing a personal best of 85.72m in his final attempt.

-PIB inputs

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