New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed his happiness following Indian throwers Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh bagged medals at the Asian Games, saying he has always wanted more Indian athletes to compete at the highest level and congratulating both athletes and Indian athletics.

Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav rose to the occasion in the absence of defending champion Neeraj Chopra, winning silver and bronze, respectively, in the men's javelin throw at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday.

"I have always wanted more Indian throwers to compete at the highest level, and seeing Rohit and Yashvir win medals at the Asian Games is something I am very happy about. Congratulations to both of them, and to Indian at...