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Rinku Hooda Wins Javelin Gold, Ajeet Singh Secures Silver at Asian Para Games
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 17:03
Rinku Hooda Wins Javelin Gold, Ajeet Singh Secures Silver at Asian Para Games
- •Rinku Hooda won the gold medal in the men's javelin F46 event at the Asian Para Games with a throw of 65.11 meters.
- •Compatriot Ajeet Singh secured the silver medal just nine centimeters behind with a throw of 65.02 meters.
- •The event was a one-two finish for India in the three-man field.
- •Indonesia's R Saktyono claimed the bronze medal with a throw of 55.30 meters.
- •The F46 classification applies to athletes with a single above or below elbow amputation or equivalent impairment.
Key Questions Answered
India’s Rinku Hooda won the gold medal with a throw of 65.11m, while his compatriot Ajeet Singh bagged the silver medal with a throw of 65.02m.
The F46 classification is designated for athletes with a single above or below elbow amputation, or an equivalent impairment.
Indonesia's R Saktyono took the bronze medal with a throw of 55.30m as the only other competitor in the three-man field.
