India celebrated a successful outing in the
The event was dominated by Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who secured the gold medal with a top throw of 88.55 metres. The result marks the second consecutive Asian Games where India has secured two medals in the men's javelin event, following the gold-silver performance by Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena at the 2023 Hangzhou Games.
A Competitive Final in Nagoya
The competition began with a strong showing from the Indian duo. Yash Vir initially took the lead with an opening throw of 83.56m, before Rohit surged to the top of the standings with a third-attempt effort of 84.35m. At the halfway point of the final, the two Indians held the top two positions, putting significant pressure on the rest of the field.
The momentum shifted in the fourth round when Tharanga, the world number one, produced a massive throw of 88.33m to take the lead. He further cemented his victory with an 88.55m effort in his final attempt. Tharanga arrived in Japan in dominant form, having recently won the World
Yash Vir responded to the challenge by steadily improving his distance. After registering 84.31m in the fourth round and 85.14m in the fifth, he saved his best for last, launching the javelin to 85.72m to secure the silver medal. Rohit’s third-round mark of 84.35m proved sufficient to hold onto the bronze medal.
Notable Performances and Context
Reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan finished outside the podium in fourth place. After an opening throw of 76.69m, he reached 80.29m in the third round but was unable to improve further, recording fouls in four of his six attempts.
For Yash Vir, the silver medal continues a strong run of form in 2026, building on the bronze he secured at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games earlier this year. Rohit, who entered the competition with a personal best of 87.68m from Bhubaneswar, successfully navigated a high-pressure field to claim his spot on the podium. The Indian contingent was without Neeraj Chopra, who opted to conclude his season following the Diamond League in Doha due to injury.
