Rinku wins javelin gold for India at Asian Para Games, Ajeet bags silver
Rinku Hooda edged Ajeet Singh by 9 centimeters as India secured a second straight medal sweep in the event.
- On Monday, October 19, 2026, Rinku Hooda won gold in the men's javelin F46 event at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, leading a one-two finish as compatriot Ajeet Singh secured silver.
- Hooda topped the field with a season-best 65.11m throw, edging Singh by just 0.09m, while Indonesia's Rizal Bagus Saktyono claimed bronze with 55.30m.
- India's success continued on the opening day as para-athletes secured six total medals, including three golds, with Nishad Kumar winning the men's long jump T47 and Soumya taking gold in the women's 1500m T12/T13.
- Kumar will compete in his pet high jump T47 event on Tuesday, aiming to add another gold following his long jump debut victory.
- Indian para athletics chief coach Satyanarayana told PTI, "We are hoping that he can even become a double gold medallist in a single Paralympics at the 2028 LA Games.
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Love you, maa: Rinku Hooda pays tribute to late mother after Asiad javelin gold
Rinku Hooda paid a heartwarming tribute to his late mother at the Asian Para Games 2026 after winning a gold medal in javelin. Rinku beat compatriot Ajeet Singh to secure the top spot on the podium.
Nishad, Rinku, Soumya Clinch Gold For India At Asian Para Games
India's para track and field athletes delivered a stellar performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, securing six medals, including three gold, on the opening day of athletics competitions. Long jumper Nishad Kumar, javelin thrower Rinku Hooda, and visually impaired middle-distance runner Soumya each won gold in their respective events, contributing to India's strong start.
Asian Para Games 2026: Rinku Hooda, Ajeet Singh Secure Gold-Silver Double In Men's Javelin F46
Rinku Hooda won gold with a season-best throw of 65.11m, while Ajeet Singh claimed silver with 65.02m in the men's javelin F46 at the Asian Para Games 2026. Indonesia's Rizal Bagus Saktyono took bronze, as India secured its second gold-silver double podium on Monday
Para Asian Games 2026: Rinku Hooda wins gold, Ajeet Singh takes silver as India secures double podium finish in Men’s Javelin Throw F46 - The Tribune
India delivered an impressive performance in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event, with Ajeet Singh Yadav and Rinku Hooda clinching gold and silver medals respectively to secure a memorable one-two finish for the country in the ongoing Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday.
Para Asian Games 2026: Rinku Hooda Wins Gold, Ajeet Singh Takes Silver as India Secures Double Podium Finish in Men’s Javelin Throw F46
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India delivered an impressive performance in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event, with Ajeet Singh Yadav and Rinku Hooda clinching gold and silver medals respectively to secure a memorable one-two finish for the country in the ongoing Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. Sports News | Para Asian Games 2026: Rinku Hooda Wins Gold, Ajeet Singh Takes Silver as India Secures Double Podium F…
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