Javelin throw final Highlights, Asian Games 2026: Yash Vir and Rohit Yadav win silver and bronze; Pathirage takes gold

Rohit Yadav fouls in his final attempt, and hence Rumesh Pathirage wins gold at the Asiad. Yash Vir Singh wins silver while Rohit Yadav takes home bronze. It’s done and confirmed.

The last throw for Yash Vir isn’t better than Pathirage’s and hence he will surely not win the gold medal. All down to Rohit Yadav’s final throw now.

Rumesh Pathirage comes up with another monstrous throw, 88.55m in his final attempt and he’s now all but set to win the gold medal.

Arshad Nadeem fouls in his final attempt so a silver and bronze medal has been confirmed for India in men’s javelin throw event. Pathirage, Rohit and Yash Vir’s throws coming up.

Rohit Yadav throws 82.15m and stays in the third position. The last set of throws coming up and it’s all to play for.

Yash Vir Singh throws 85.14m to move ahead of Rohit Yadav to attain the second spot for now. Rumesh Pathirage fouls but stays at the top.

Rohit Yadav throws 82.16m and stays second. Pathirage has now gained a significant advantage and the pressure has truly mounted on the two Indians and Arshad Nadeem.

Pathirage at the top, Rohit second, Yash Vir third and Arshad fourth for now.

Yash Vir Singh throws 84.31m but his attempt is not good enough. He stays in the third spot for now. Rohit Yadav up next.

Rumesh Pathirage moves to the top spot, throws 88.33m. He finally shows his class to move ahead of both Rohit and Yash Vir. Now the pressure mounts on the Indians.

There are now eight competitors in the field and the order has been reversed. Rohit Yadav will take his fourth attempt after all other seven competitors.

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem throws 80.29m in his third attempt to move to the fourth spot. The last three throws are remaining for the competitors and it’s a fight to the finish. Expect this roller coaster to spring more surprises as the event progresses.

India’s Rohit Yadav comes up with an effort of 84.35m and moves ahead of Yash Vir Singh to sit at the top of the ladder. The pressure is now firmly on Pathirage. Are India destined for a gold and silver in javelin? Let’s wait and watch.

Yash Vir Singh’s third attempt is 82.42m and he remains in the second spot for now.

The reigning World No.1 Pathirage fouls in third attempt and remains in the second spot for now, behind Yash Vir Singh.

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem fails to register a throw in his second attempt and is fouled. He has slipped to the fifth position. Two Indians and two Sri Lankans in the top four.

1. Yash Vir Singh
2. Rumesh Pathirage
3. Rohit Yadav
4. Sumedha Ranasinghe

Yash Vir Singh stays at the top. He is showing some exceptional skills, throws 82.99m in his second attempt. He continues to lead the field for now. Neck and neck fight going on.

Rumesh Pathirage shows his class in the next attempt, throws 83.34m and moves to the second spot ahead of Rohit Yadav and Arshad Nadeem.

Rohit comes up with a second throw of 82.40m and moves ahead of Arshad Nadeem to sit in the third spot.

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem throws 76.59m and moves to the third spot, further pushing Pathirage down the pecking order. Yash Vir Singh continues to lead the field with his first throw of 83.56m.

Sumedha Ranasinghe of Sri Lanka throws 75.07m and he too goes ahead of Pathirage. He moves to the third spot in the 14-member field.

The third throw of the event is Yash Vir Singh’s and he registers a throw of 83.56m and is on the top of the heap. Rohit Yadav is second for now while Pathirage is next. A lot of throws coming up and expect the standings to be flipped by the time the second attempts arrive.

Rohit Yadav takes the initial lead as he registers a better throw than the current world No.1. He throws 77.25 while Pathirage comes up with his first attempt at 73.53. The initial stages and a lot to go on.

Meanwhile, Gulveer Singh has just won a silver medal in the men’s 1500m final, his second of the ongoing Asian Games. He had previously won a silver in the Asian Games 2026, clocking a time of 28:29.38.

We are just minutes away from the live action to begin at men’s javelin throw final. The event is expected to go down to the wire and let’s see who emerges as the one with Asiad gold. Pathirage has a lot to play for as he has never won a medal at the Asian Games.

The live streaming for the men’s javelin throw event will be available on the SonyLiv app and Sony Sports Network. The action would be available on the athletics stream.

Arshad Nadeem has been having a horrid run of late and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallist would look to bounce back in style. However, winning a medal wouldn’t be that easy as the field is stacked for the javelin throw final.

Here are all the participants in today’s event:

Rumesh Pathirage

Rohit Yadav

Yash Vir Singh

Sumesha Ranasinghe

Yuta Sakiyama

Taepoong Nam

Rin Suzuki

Arshad Nadeem

Sarvar Ismoilov

Alexey Khlystov

Muhammad Yasir

Abd Hafiz

Alazemi Abdulrahman

Silfanus Ndiken