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India clinches double javelin podium, shatters 42‑year record at Asian Games 2026
✍️ olympics.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:51 PM
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Indian javelin throwers secured the top two spots on Day 9 of the Asian Games in Nagoya, with one athlete breaking a 42‑year‑old national record.
On the ninth day of the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Indian athletes dominated the men’s javelin final, occupying both the gold and silver positions. The double podium finish marked a rare achievement for the country in a field traditionally led by East Asian competitors.
The performances came as part of a broader surge in Indian athletics, with the two throwers delivering distances that placed them comfortably ahead of the rest of the field. Their success not only added valuable medals to India’s tally but also highlighted the depth of talent emerging from the nation’s javelin program.
One of the medalists surpassed the existing national record, setting a new benchmark that eclipses a mark that had stood for 42 years. The record-breaking throw was recorded without any wind assistance, confirming its legitimacy under standard regulations.
Officials and coaches hailed the achievement as a testament to years of systematic training and investment in field events. The breakthrough is expected to boost confidence ahead of upcoming global competitions, including the 2028 Olympics.
The performances came as part of a broader surge in Indian athletics, with the two throwers delivering distances that placed them comfortably ahead of the rest of the field. Their success not only added valuable medals to India’s tally but also highlighted the depth of talent emerging from the nation’s javelin program.
One of the medalists surpassed the existing national record, setting a new benchmark that eclipses a mark that had stood for 42 years. The record-breaking throw was recorded without any wind assistance, confirming its legitimacy under standard regulations.
Officials and coaches hailed the achievement as a testament to years of systematic training and investment in field events. The breakthrough is expected to boost confidence ahead of upcoming global competitions, including the 2028 Olympics.