India, Oct. 13 -- India's performance was a matter of pride in the recently concluded Asian Games in Ngoyo, Japan. India finished at an impressive 4th position in the medals tally with Athletics being one of the main contributors of medals.

Women's Long Jump was in limelight after Shaili Singh was declared 4th in the event. The Indian contingent believed her jump distance was measured incorrectly, and the correct distance would have earned her a podium finish. India lodged an official protest with the on-site Jury of Appeals of the event. However, India's protest was turned down, thereby keeping Shaili at the 4th position for now. Subsequently, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has filed an appeal in front of CAS, Switzerland.

The...