India enjoyed a dominant outing in the men’s javelin throw F46 final at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Monday, October 19, with Rinku Hooda and Ajeet Singh Yadav securing the gold and silver medals, respectively. Competing in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the Indian duo finished at the top of the podium, adding two more medals to the country’s tally and underlining India’s strength in para-athletics.
Hooda clinched gold with an impressive best throw of 65.11 metres, while Ajeet Singh Yadav followed closely behind with 65.02 metres to take silver. The gap between the two athletes was just nine centimetres, making it a closely contested battle for the top spot. Their performances ensured a memorable one-two finish for India in the F46 javelin event.
Asian Para Games 2026: Rinku Hooda Wins Gold as Ajeet Singh Yadav Takes Silver in Men’s Javelin Throw F46
India added another gold-silver double to its medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Monday, October 19, as Rinku Hooda and Ajeet Singh Yadav finished first and second in the men’s javelin throw F46 final in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Hooda led the Indian charge with a season-best throw of 65.11 metres, while Ajeet secured silver with an effort of 65.02 metres. The difference between the two compatriots was just nine centimetres, making it a closely contested battle for the gold medal.
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