Asian Games 2018: Athletes steal limelight for India

The cheers went from loud to louder for the Indian athletes at the 18th Asian Games on Monday as Neeraj Chopra’s gold-winning feat in the Men’s Javelin throw was the icing on the cake after Sudha Singh, Neena Varakil and Dharun Ayyasamy clinched silver medals in their respective events. After an impressive show on Sunday when Hima Das, Dutee Chand and Muhammed Anas bagged silver medals, the athletes continued the rush to bag medals as four medals were clinched in all.

Updated on: Aug 27, 2018 8:39 PM IST

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Men's javelin gold medallist India's Neeraj Chopra smiles as he stands on the podium during the athletics competition at the 18th Asian Games. (AP)

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India's Neeraj Chopra watches his javelin throw in the men's final during the athletics competition. (AP)

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Dharun Ayyasamy of India celebrates second after the race. (REUTERS)

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India's Sudha Singh runs in the women's 3000m steeplechase during the athletics competition. (AP)

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Silver medallist India's Sudha Singh celebrates during the victory ceremony for the women's 3000m steeplechase athletics event. (AFP)

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Women's long jump silver medalist India's Neena Varakil during the athletics competition. (AP)

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Jakarta: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu plays against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles 2nd semifinal match. (PTI)

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Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal plays against Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the first women's singles semifinal match. (PTI)

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India's Lilima Minz (C) controls the ball past Thailand's Supanasa Samanso (L) during the women's hockey pool B match. (AFP)