India achieved an impressive 1-2 victory in the Men’s Javelin Throw event during the 2023 Asian Games, hosted at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Arena.
In the grand arena of the Asian Games 2023, hosted at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Park Main Stadium within the People’s Republic of China, India achieved a remarkable feat in the Men’s Javelin Throw event. Neeraj Chopra soared to claim the coveted gold medal, while Kishore Kumar Jena gracefully secured the silver, exhibiting their extraordinary prowess on the continental stage.
Neeraj Chopra’s Victory Unveiled:
Season’s Best of 88.88m
- Neeraj Chopra, the reigning champion, delivered an outstanding performance by achieving a season’s best throw of 88.88 meters.
- This remarkable feat not only secured the gold medal for him but also marked his second consecutive gold at the Asian Games, following his victory in Jakarta 2018.
Kishore Kumar Jena’s Remarkable Showcase:
Exceeding One’s Individual Peak
Kishore Kumar Jena, a promising talent in the realm of Indian javelin throwing, showcased remarkable prowess throughout the event. He briefly outshone Neeraj Chopra, delivering an impressive throw of 86.77 meters with his third attempt, which eclipsed his prior personal record of 84.77 meters achieved at the Budapest world championships earlier that year. Elevating his performance even further, Kishore Kumar Jena notched an exceptional 87.54 meters with his fourth throw, securing the coveted silver medal in Hangzhou.
Pathway to Olympic Eligibility:
Challenging the Eligibility Criteria
Kishore Kumar Jena’s remarkable display not only secured him a silver medal but also witnessed him surpassing the established qualification standards for the men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which had been set at an impressive 85.50 meters. This accomplishment serves as a testament to his capability to proudly represent India on the global Olympic stage in the forthcoming Games.
Japan’s Roderick Genki Dean Secures the Bronze Medal:
Bronze Medal Achievement
Roderick Genki Dean of Japan displayed his exceptional skills by clinching the bronze medal through an impressive throw spanning 82.68 meters during his fifth attempt. Although he couldn’t quite rival the remarkable throws of Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Kumar Jena, his stellar performance secured him a well-deserved spot on the winner’s podium.
2023 Asian Games Javelin Throw Men’s Event: Outcome Report
| Rank | Athlete | Best throw |
| 1 | Neeraj Chopra (India) | 88.88m |
| 2 | Kishore Kumar Jena (India) | 87.54m |
| 3 | Roderick Genki Dean (Japan) | 82.68m |
| 4 | Muhammad Yasir (Pakistan) | 78.13m |
| 5 | Kenji Ogura (Japan) | 77.87m |
| 6 | Haoran Hu (China) | 75.41m |
| 7 | Ali Essa I Al Abdulghani (Saudi Arabia) | 73.45m |
| 8 | Abdulrahman Alazemi (Kuwait) | 71.41m |
| 9 | Abd Hafiz (Indonesia) | 70.89m |
| 10 | Chao-Tsun Cheng (Chinese Taipei) | 67.03m |
