India At Asian Para Games 2023: Haney Wins Gold, Breaks Asian Para Games Record

Haney threw a best of 55.97m in his 3rd attempt which is also a games record breaking previous mark of 46.28m.

Updated on: 25 October 2023 4:54 am

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Indian athlete Haney

India's 17-year-old para athlete, Haney won the country's eleventh Gold medal by taking the top spot in Men's Javelin Throw Throw-F37/38 Final. (Medal Tally | Full Coverage | Sports News)

He threw a best of 55.97m in his 3rd attempt which is also a games record breaking previous mark of 46.28m.

Other Indian para athlete, Boby finished 6th in the same event. He thew at 42.23m.

HANEY WINS DAY'S FIRST GOLD FOR 🇮🇳 AT #AsianParaGames2022

A brilliant display by Haney with a best throw of 55.97m secured 🥇 and a Games Record.

Boby finished 6th in the same event with 42.23m.

🥇 #11 for 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ZQgpSPOqBh
— SPORTS ARENA🇮🇳 (@SportsArena1234) October 25, 2023