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

Aichi-Nagoya (Japan): 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.

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