Rinku Hooda: javelin gold with a 65.11-metre season best
A sourced profile of Rinku Hooda following his Men’s Javelin Throw F46 gold at the Asian Para Games 2026.
The PIB release dated 19 October 2026 says Rinku Hooda won gold in Men’s Javelin Throw F46 with a season-best throw of 65.11 metres.
The official result
The government release gives the season-best distance as 65.11 metres and identifies the event as Men’s Javelin Throw F46. A season best is the athlete's best recorded mark for that season, not automatically a world or Games record.
The announcement is an official congratulatory statement. For the full event field and official placings, use the competition results.
What the javelin event tests
Javelin combines a run-up, controlled release and a measured landing. Legal throws must satisfy event rules, including the landing sector and how the implement first touches the ground.
F46 is an athletics classification label. The detailed class definition and eligibility process are governed by World Para Athletics rules.
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Frequently asked questions
What distance did the PIB release report for Rinku Hooda's season-best throw?
65.11 metres.