In a groundbreaking achievement at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, on October 4th, Neeraj Chopra, India’s world number one javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra secured a gold medal with a remarkable season-best throw of 88.88m, solidifying his legendary status according to netizens.

Chopra’s achievement marked a historic moment, defending his title and retaining his number-one ranking in the world. His final throw, Neeraj Chopra impressive distance of 88.88m, earned him the top spot in the competition.

Following his victory, Neeraj Chopra commented on his win, stating, as reported by the Times of India, “Instances like this occurred with some of the other athletes too, which is unfortunate. Even Jena’s second throw was inaccurately declared a foul. However, I decided not to contest it. It was important to respect the other athletes as well, considering the delay was affecting their bodies.”

In addition to Chopra’s outstanding performance, India’s Kishore Jena secured the silver medal with his best throw spanning 87.54 meters, contributing to India’s triumphant presence at the Asian Games.