India had a golden day at the Asian Games on Day 11, with Neeraj Chopra and the men’s 4x400m relay team both winning their respective events. Chopra, the Olympic and world champion, threw a season-best 88.88m to win the javelin throw, while the relay team shattered the national record to take gold.
India’s medal tally now stands at 79, with the country on track to have its best-ever performance at the Asian Games. The previous best was 69 medals, won at the 2018 Games in Jakarta.
Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold in Javelin Throw
Neeraj Chopra was the star of the show on Day 11, winning the javelin throw with a dominant performance. He threw 88.88m in his fourth attempt, which was the best throw of the competition by over 5 meters.
Chopra’s victory is a testament to his incredible consistency. He has now won gold at the Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Games in the last three years. He is one of the most dominant athletes in the world right now, and he is sure to be a force to be reckoned with for many years to come.
Men’s 4x400m Relay Team Wins Gold
The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team also had a golden day on Day 11, winning gold with a national record-breaking time of 3:00.10. The team of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Noah Lyles, Avinash Sable, and Amoj Jacob ran a flawless race to beat the competition by over half a second.
The team’s victory is a major achievement for Indian athletics. It is the first time that India has won gold in the men’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games. The team’s performance is also a testament to the growing depth of Indian athletics.
India on Track for Best-Ever Performance at Asian Games
With 79 medals so far, India is well on track to have its best-ever performance at the Asian Games. The previous best was 69 medals, won at the 2018 Games in Jakarta.
India’s strong performance at the Asian Games is a sign of the progress that the country has made in recent years. Indian athletes are now competing at the highest level in a variety of sports, and they are winning medals at major international events.
Other Notable Indian Performances on Day 11
In addition to the gold medals won by Neeraj Chopra and the men’s 4x400m relay team, India also won a number of other medals on Day 11 of the Asian Games.
Harmilan Bains won silver in the women’s 800m race, while Lovlina Borgohain won silver in the women’s 75kg boxing final. The Indian men’s hockey team also beat South Korea 5-3 to reach the final.
Conclusion
Day 11 was a golden day for India at the Asian Games. Neeraj Chopra and the men’s 4x400m relay team both won gold, and India’s medal tally now stands at 79. With the Games still underway, India is well on track to have its best-ever performance at the Asian Games.
