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Asian Games Highlights: Long Jump, Javelin, and Esports Results

Various athletes participate in key events at the 2026 Asian Games, showcasing strong performances in javelin, long jump, and esports competitions.

29 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Pakistan's Ansar Abbas qualified for the long jump final at the Asian Games, achieving a distance of 7.28 meters, as reported by The Express Tribune. In a separate event, shooter Rabia Kabir finished 41st in the pistol event, marking another competitive outing for Pakistan's athletics team.

In the women's long jump, Ancy Sojan from India narrowly missed the gold medal. Sojan's jump of 6.53 meters placed her just behind China's Yingying Huang, who secured gold with a leap of 6.55 meters. Shaili Singh faced disappointment as she slipped to fourth place after an unsuccessful final jump, according to The Times of India.

At the javelin event, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage claimed gold with a distance of 88.55 meters. India's Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav achieved silver and bronze, respectively, with personal bests of 85.72 meters and a commendable performance, despite the absence of defending champion Neeraj Chopra due to injury, as reported by multiple outlets including The Times of India and Al Jazeera.

In the same competition, Arshad Nadeem from Pakistan threw 80.29 meters, finishing in fourth place. Nadeem had a rocky start and improved performance throughout the rounds but ultimately did not secure a medal, as detailed by Dawn. The finals took place at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium under challenging weather conditions.

In addition to field events, the Philippines made history by reaching their best-ever finish in sepak takraw at the Asian Games. The trio of Jean Marie Sucalit, Abegail Sinogbuhan, and Nelly Jay Salon advanced to the women’s doubles final, ultimately securing a silver medal following a loss to Vietnam, as reported by Rappler.

In esports, Pakistan's team claimed a bronze medal in PUBG Mobile, achieving a third-place finish with 100 points after a competitive 12-match event. This victory marked Pakistan's fifth medal in the ongoing Asian Games, following a series of strong performances throughout the competitions, as reported by Dawn.

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