Jakarta: History is made, first ever GOLD MEDAL in Javelin Throw for India in Asian Games by Neeraj Chopra. He Throws 88.06 Mtr Javelin and also set a new National Record and wins the second gold medal in Athletics for the country at Asian Games. Also, athletes Sudha Singh and Neena Varakil added 2 silver medals.
Second Indian after Milkha Singh (1958) to win Gold Medal in Commonwealth Games and Asian Games in athletics.