Manjit Singh is the toast of Twitterati after sensational gold medal win

28-year-old Manjit Singh bagged the gold medal in the men’s 800 metres race at the Asian Games in Jakarta.

asian-games-2018 Updated: Aug 29, 2018 12:10 IST

HT Correspondent

Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Gold medallist Manjit Singh celebrates during the victory ceremony for the men's 800m athletics event at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on August 28.(AFP Photo)

India’s Manjit Singh came from behind to win the gold medal in the men’s 800 metres race. He finished just ahead of compatriot Jinson Johnson, who bagged the silver medal.

Manjit, who finished the race in 1 minute and 46.15 seconds, is currently the toast of the nation and everyone is celebrating the sensational success.

President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore led the way on twitter by congratulating the Indian runner, who produced a personal best effort.

Here’s a look at some of the tweets celebrating Manjit Singh’s success.

Our athletes continue to bring laurels for the country! Congratulations Manjit Singh for winning the Gold and Jinson Johnson for the Silver in the Men’s 800m events at the @asiangames2018. Your stupendous performance has made the entire country extremely proud #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 28, 2018

WHAT A RUN! WHAT A BRILLIANT RUN!

Manjit Singh had to come from the 4th position to win GOLD Medal in last 50 meters.

With a timing of 1:46:15 in 800m men's event, he was simply sensational! Very proud! #KheloIndia #AsianGame2018 #IndiaAtAsianGames pic.twitter.com/mZf6yaCnPO
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 28, 2018

Home minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson on their “glorious achievement”.

Amazing performance by Indian athletes, Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson who have won Gold Medal and Silver Medal in the 800m event at the @asiangames2018
Congratulations to both the athletes on their shining performance and glorious achievement.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 28, 2018

Athletics Federation of India also wished Manjit Singh on his success.

#ManjitSingh You are a STAR💫 #TargetAchieved

Amazing run for that 800m #AsianGames2018 GOLD (1:46.15) & SILVER (1:46.35 b) by #JinsonJohnson #WillToWin video of race here- https://t.co/m2KOKZhRqO

Thanks @SPNSportsIndia & @ESPNIndia for Telecast. pic.twitter.com/BooiBhUwER
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) August 28, 2018

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag poured in his wishes.

Wow! Stunning Run.
Congratulations #ManjitSingh for the GOLD and #JinsonJohnson for the SILVER in Men's 800m final in #AsianGames2018⁠ ⁠ pic.twitter.com/X4YaYbzAsC
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 28, 2018

BJP president Amit Shah also congratulated both the athletes.

Indian athletes at their best.
So proud of Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson for the Gold and Silver medal respectively in men's 800 metres finals at #AsianGames2018. Amazing performance. pic.twitter.com/Jrzkk6AVco
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 28, 2018

“Absolutely fantastic finish,” tweeted Sports Authority of India.

GOLD for Manjit!
Pacing up in the last few seconds of the race,what an absolutely fantastic finish it was from #ManjitSingh as he won the GOLD in men’s 800m with a timing of 1:46:15. You were outstanding,Manjit!#SAI #IndiaAtAsianGames @afiindia #AsianGames2018 #KheloIndia🥇🎉🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/TZ6oKQywJb
— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) August 28, 2018