Summary
Rohit Yadav's throw earned him the bronze medal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised both athletes on social media.
Key Points
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Yashvir Singh achieved a personal best distance of 85.72 metres for the silver medal.
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Rohit Yadav secured the bronze medal with his javelin throw.
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Both medals were won at the Asian Games, a major sports competition across Asia.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent congratulations to the two throwers.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsjavelin
a long, thin spear used in a sport where you throw it as far as possible
personal best
the longest distance an athlete has ever thrown in competition
bronze medal
the award for third place
silver medal
the award for second place
Asian Games
a large sports event where many Asian countries compete
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