Asian Games 2026: Yash Vir Singh, ROhit Yadav win Silver and Bronze in Men’s Javelin

Indian javelin throwers Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav secured a historic double podium at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.

Stepping up in the absence of defending champion Neeraj Chopra, 24-year-old Yashvir hurled a career-best 85.72 metres on his final attempt to clinch the silver medal. Teammate Rohit Yadav delivered a steady performance to claim bronze with a throw of 84.35 metres.

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage took gold with an 88.55m effort. The twin medals boosted India’s athletics haul and overall medal tally at the continental showpiece.