Summary
Ajeet Singh threw 65.02 metres, just a little less, to win silver.
Their strong throws helped India finish first and second in the race.
Key Points
4 points1
Gold medal went to Rinku with a 65.11‑metre throw.
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Silver medal went to Ajeet Singh with a 65.02‑metre throw, only 9 cm behind.
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Both athletes compete in the Men’s Javelin Throw for athletes with arm differences.
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Their success shows India’s growing strength in para‑athletics.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsjavelin
a long spear used in a sport where you try to throw it far
metre
a unit of length, about the size of a yard
centimetre
a tiny unit of length, one hundredth of a metre
para‑athletics
sports for people who have physical differences
arm differences
having a different shape or ability in the arms
gold medal
the award for finishing first
silver medal
the award for finishing second
throw
to launch something through the air with your arm
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