Summary
Rohit Yadav also threw his spear far and earned a bronze medal 🥉.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said great job to both.
Key Points
4 points1
Yashvir Singh won the silver medal with his best throw of 85.72 meters.
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Rohit Yadav won the bronze medal with his throw.
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The medals were won at the Asian Games, a big sports event in Asia.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes.
New Words to Learn
7 wordssilver medal
a prize for coming in second place
bronze medal
a prize for coming in third place
javelin
a long, thin spear that athletes throw
personal best
the longest distance the athlete has ever thrown
athletics
sports that involve running, jumping, or throwing
podium
the special platform where winners stand to receive medals
endeavours
future plans or efforts
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