Asian Games, Live Updates, Day 9: India's Neeraj Chopra Clinches Gold Medal in Javelin Throw Final

Table tennis: In the women’s team event in the quarter-final, India lost to Vietnam 3-1 after Manika Batra put them 1-0 up. Ayhika, Mouma and Manika lost the corresponding games.

All put your hands together for #NeerajChopra. Another gold.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 27, 2018

Suprita Das, Senior Journalist: 

It’s been raining silvers at the track and field since yesterday, but Neeraj Chopra has broken that with his gold. Plenty more Indians in action over the next couple of days, but it’s the quality of the medals this time around which makes things more significant. Dutee Chand is flying off the tracks, Hima Das became the first Indian to run sub 51, Neeraj has broken his national record yet again. True it wasn’t the best field in the javelin today, but Neeraj’s biggest competitor is he himself. The goal is to breach the 90m mark before Tokyo and that definitely looks possible. Watch out for Jinson Jonson in the 800m and the relay races to add to the medals tally.

When @Neeraj_chopra1 is on the field, expect the very best from him.

This youngster makes India happier by winning a Gold in the Men’s Javelin Throw Final. We also congratulate him for setting a new national record. #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/juRElLZQfx

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2018

A historic Gold! The whole nation is immensely proud of @Neeraj_chopra1 for winning the Gold in Men's Javelin Throw event at the #AsianGames2018. A special moment for you, for Haryana and for all of India! Congratulations.. Keep it up! #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 27, 2018

NEERAJ CHOPRA creates a NATIONAL RECORD WITH HIS GOLDEN THROW!

Unstoppable @Neeraj_chopra1 shatters a national record to claim a 🥇in men's Javelin Throw at the #ASIANGAMES2018. His consistent performance speaks volumes about his hard work! WAY TO GO NEERAJ 🎉🎉🌟🌟 #KheloIndia pic.twitter.com/q7GDhsSN8d

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 27, 2018

Boxing: Enkh-Amar wins 3:2 on points! Heartbreak for India’s Hussamuddin in the bantamweight round of 16 clash. Neither boxer deserved to lose this one. The last Indian pugilist to be in action will be Dheeraj Rangi, who faces Kyrgyzstan’s Nurlan Kobashev. 

So Neeraj’s top five throws in 2018 are 88.03m (Asian Games), 87.43m (Diamond League in Doha), 86.47m (CWG), 85.94 (Fed Cup, Patiala) and 85.69 (Motonet GP)

No need for a caption! #AsianGames2018 #JavelinThrow #Final #Gold #Delight pic.twitter.com/HNQMSFPOfJ

— G Rajaraman (@g_rajaraman) August 27, 2018

GOLDDDDDDD 🇮🇳🥇😱🙏💪! @Neeraj_chopra1 kamaal kar diya aapne! Well done #Champion! Final main perform karo toh bas #NeerajChopra ki tarha! #Machine #AsianGames

— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) August 27, 2018

Is this man one of the biggest stars in world athletics?? By deed, by looks, by style, by attitude. Congrats ⁦@Neeraj_chopra1⁩ You are just simply amazing 👌🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/elIQgVeiWS

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) August 27, 2018

Neeraj Chopra is a rock star! #javelin #Asiad2018

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 27, 2018

Suprita Das, Senior Journalist: 

So what if his last throw was a foul! It was perhaps the best chance to try and go for the 90m. Also India’s first gold from javelin at the Asiad. Tremendous achievement for the Panipat boy who has a swag to go with his fierce throws!

History is made, first ever GOLD MEDAL in #Javelin Throw for #India in #AsianGames by @Neeraj_chopra1 #NeerajChopra with an effort of 88.06m- A NEW #Indian Record- wins second gold medal in #Athletics for the country at #AsianGames2018 #EnergyofAsia

The #Javelin King of #Asia pic.twitter.com/iVVSaqYNu9

— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) August 27, 2018

GOLD! India's Neeraj Chopra has clinched the Gold medal with a massive throw of 88.03m in the Javelin final. This is the also the first Gold in Javelin for India at the Asian Games, and also the first time India have won a Javelin and Shotput Gold in the same edition of the Asian Games. 

Men's Javelin: India's Neeraj Chopra makes a mistake in his last throw and that is a foul throw. His best of 88.06m still leads the way. 

Women’s Long Jump: India’s Neena Varakil has bagged a Silver medal, the sixth in track and field, with a jump of 6.51m.

Men's Javelin: Neeraj has thrown 86.36m in his 5th throw and there seems to be no stopping him from clinching Gold. Still leads the pack by a distance. 

Delighted to see our players bringing laurels for the nation! Congratulations Dharun Ayyasamy for winning the Silver in the 400m hurdles event and Sudha Singh for Silver in the 3000m steeplechase. Well done! #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 27, 2018

Suprita Das, Senior Journalist: 

83.25m in Neeraj’s worst throw of the day. The fact that he’s thrown the best throw of the day already can often lead to a slight slip in focus and concentration. The last time India won a men’s javelin was in 1982 courtesy Gurtej Singh. So another milestone by becoming the first gold medallist in javelin.

Men’s Steeplechase Final: Shankar Lal Swami finishes with a time of 8:43.43

Men's Javelin: India's Neeraj Chopra leads the pack still, but has thrown 83.25m in his fourth attempt. It still does not matter as he is heading for Gold at this point in time. 

Suprita Das, Senior Journalist: 

Congratulations to 3000m steeplechaser Sudha Singh for her silver! Sudha ran her best race in two years a couple of months back in Guwahati. She clocked 9.39.69 there which was her best timing in a long time. In some sense, it was a comeback as she had left coach Nikoali with whom she had won gold at the 2010 Asiad. She’s also done high altitude training in Bhutan for this, and you could see that in her performance today.

Another Silver in Athletics for 🇮🇳#SudhaSingh keeps the tri colour flying high in Women's 3000 Steeple Chase! With an outstanding timing of 9:40.03 she clinched a 🥈. This is our 2nd consecutive Silver in Athletics today ✌🏻🎉 #KheloIndia #AsianGames2018 #IndiaAtAsianGames pic.twitter.com/KOqALcx058

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 27, 2018

Well done Dharun Ayyasamy for the Silver in the 400m hurdles and clocking a personal best of 48.96 seconds. #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/wEDnVEe37c

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2018

Women's Long Jump: After 4 attempts, India’s Neena Varakil is at 2nd spot with a best jump of 6.51m. There are two attempts left.

#TeamIndia at the #AsianGames2018
In a brilliant effort #SudhaSingh wins Silver No. 12 for #TeamIndia in #Athletics Women's 3000m Steeplechase Finals clocking 9:40.03, to come in 2nd! #Chinta finished 11th with a timing of 10:26.21. #WellDone Sudha Singh 👏🇮🇳👟#IAmTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/LYR9wmTlQR

— Team India (@ioaindia) August 27, 2018

Hurdles couldn't stop Ayyasamy Dharun!#TOPSAthlete @AyyasamyDharun stuns everyone with his incredible performance in the 400m Hurdles at #ASIANGAMES2018. He clinched a 🥈overcoming all hurdles & setting a national record with his timing of 48.96 seconds! Take a bow young man. pic.twitter.com/jtrGz4IftD

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 27, 2018

Women’s 3000m Steeplechase: India’s Sudha Singh has won a Silver medal, the fifth Silver in athletics and her second Asian Games medal after a Gold in 2010, after she finished with a time of 9:40:03. Here are the final standings: