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

September 28, 2026 11:23 PM

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 th...

Yashvir Singh wins silver, Rohit Yadav bronze in javelin at Asian Games; Sri Lanka clinches gold

September 28, 2026 11:09 PM

Yashvir Singh wins silver, Rohit Yadav bronze in javelin at Asian Games; Sri Lanka clinches gold

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. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the gold medal with a throw of 88.55m, also recording his best effort on the final attempt. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem finished fourth with a best throw of 80.29m. Yashvir entered the final round in third place...