Chennai, April 16 -- Yash Vir Singh outclassed Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena to win the men's javelin throw title at the Indian Open Athletics 2025 meet in Chennai on Tuesday, as per the Olympics.com.

Competing at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Yash Vir Singh produced his best effort of 77.49m on his fifth attempt. Kishore Jena's 75.99m throw came on his fourth attempt.

However, both distances breached the Athletics Federation of India's (AFI) entry standard of 75.36m in the men's javelin throw for the Asian Championships 2025. Braveman Heart, who finished third with a distance of 72.36m, missed out.

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