Patiala, March 8 The focus was on two young javelin throwers – Shivam Lohakare and Anand Singh – on the final day of the fifth edition of the Indian Open Throws Competition here at the National Institute of Sports.
Lohakare emerged victorious, winning the men's javelin throw gold with a distance of 81.08m. After his opening throw of 81.08m, Lohakare failed to achieve a mark in his remaining five attempts.
Anand, representing SSCB, secured silver with a throw of 76.94m, while Kishore Kumar Jena, an experienced javelin thrower from Odisha and a medallist at the Asian Games, claimed bronze with a distance of 74.75m.
Jena had taken a temporary break from competition last season due to a persistent ankle injury, but was satisfied with his podium finish upon his return.
"I am working to regain my lost form," said the Asian Games silver medallist.
"This season is important for me, and I hope to stay healthy enough to qualify for the Asian Games in September."
In the U18 discus throw (1.5kg) competition, Nishchay missed the national record of 64.09m set by Arjun in Coimbatore in 2010. Nishchay's best throw on Sunday was 63.90m.
