India’s Anand Singh delivered a sensational performance to claim the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2026 Asian U23 Athletics Championships, marking a memorable international debut.
The young Indian produced a lifetime-best throw of 80.57m, becoming the latest Indian javelin thrower to cross the prestigious 80-metre mark. His winning effort not only secured the Asian U23 title but also represented a remarkable improvement over his previous personal best of 77.68m.
Competing in his first-ever international event, Anand rose to the occasion with a championship-winning display, announcing himself as one of India’s most promising talents in the discipline. His breakthrough performance further strengthens India’s growing reputation in men’s javelin throw and adds another name to the country’s expanding list of elite 80m throwers.
With the Asian U23 crown and a historic first 80m throw, Anand Singh has taken a significant step forward in his athletics career, raising expectations for even bigger achievements on the international stage.