Indian Open Throws 2026: Tajinderpal Singh Toor wins shot put gold; Sanjana wins women's javelin gold-HIGHLIGHTS

Sanjana Choudhary is the champion of the women's javelin throw event

Another good throw of 53.94m from Sanjana on her final attempt, leading her to the dominant win in the women's javelin final at India's first outdoor meet of the year.

She had a massive 54.20m on her first attempt, which was enough for her to get the gold medal in Patiala.

Silver Medal for Deepika in Women's Javelin throw

The 21-year-old had her 4th 50m+ throw on her final attempt (51.19m), but still had to settle for a silver medal with the best of 52.88m as she could not topple Sanjana's 54.20m.

Jyoti wins the women's javelin throw bronze medal

She attained a distance of 47.42m on her final attempt, but with the best attempt of 52.16m on her 5th attempt, she has confirmed her bronze medal.

Deepika goes back to second position with a 52.88m throw

She overtakes Jyoti but still needs to add at least 2 metres more in her last attempt to take the gold medal.

Jyoti also crosses the 50m mark on her 5th attempt

She threw a distance of 52.16m to solidify her position in the top-3.

Another 50m+ throw for Deepika, but still behind the leader, Sanjana

Deepika attained a distance of 50.72m on her 4th attempt and is the only athlete to have two 50m+ throws today till now.

At the halfway stage, Sanjana Chaudhary is leading the standings with 54.20m

Deepika (50m+) and Jyoti (49.17m) are currently in second & third positions, respectively.

Sanjana Choudhary starts with a big throw of 54.20m

Sanjana takes the lead with her first throw to overtake Deepika

Deepika starts with a good 50m plus throw in her first attempt

First Up: Women's Javelin Throw at 9:40 AM IST

There are 18 entries in the women's javelin final, including the youngsters like Deepika and Jyoti, who will be the favourites for the title.

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