Rinku snatched gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games men's javelin F46 with a season‑best 65.11m, edging his compatriot Ajeet by a razor‑thin 9cm.
The contest was a nail‑biter; both athletes had paced themselves for the final series, and it was Rinku’s last throw that tipped the scales.
Both men recorded season‑best performances, signalling their peak form ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games, and underscoring India’s depth in the discipline.
India’s 1‑2 finish marks the country’s third double podium on Day 1 of the Games, matching the sweep from Hangzhou in 2022 when Sundar Singh Gurjar took gold and Rinku silver.
With the javelin event wrapped, the Indian team now shifts focus to the men’s shot put, where another gold could solidify their medal tally.