'Trying to cheat us': Anju Bobby George calls out China after Neeraj Chopra controversy

Neeraj Chopra has achieved a historic gold medal victory in men's javelin event at ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Chopra successfully retained his title by achieving a remarkable throw of 88.88 meters during his fourth attempt. Additionally, Kishore Jena, representing India, also made a table mark by securing silver medal with a throw of 87.54 meters, marking his first Asian Games medal.

3 things you need to kw

• Neeraj Chopra had won gold medal in previous Asian Games in Jakarta
• This was Chopra's season-best throw as he clocked 88.88m in 4th attempt
• Kishore Jena broke his own personal best twice and qualified for Paris 2024

Also Read: Asian Games 2022: Neeraj Chopra Bags Historic Gold In Javelin, Kishore Jena Takes Silver

Is China trying to cheat India at Asian Games?

However, a controversy emerged during men's javelin final after Chopra's initial throw. Due to an unexplained technical glitch, officials were unable to record his throw, necessitating him to make ar attempt. Chopra was observed engaging with officials in an attempt to ascertain precise distance of his throw, which appeared to be a massive one (around 86-88m). Regrettably, distance could t be officially documented, and Chopra was required to make a second attempt.

Anju Bobby George, Senior Vice President of Athletics Federation of India, voiced concerns about issue following event in which Chopra clinched gold medal and Jena secured silver. She alleged that China engd in "cheating" and suggested that y were aware that winning in Hangzhou would be difficult due to such incidents.

"I think it's a calculative move. I think y're trying to cheat us. Neeraj is an Olympic champion that's why he threw. We knew winning in China would be difficult because y do all se mischiefs," Anju Bobby George said after event on Wednesday. 

Also Read: Asian Games: Chinese Officials Deny Neeraj Chopra's Mammoth Throw Due To Bizarre Reason

Earlier, Jyothi Yarraji's bronze medal in women's 100m hurdles event was elevated to silver following an official protest filed by Athletics Federation of India in response to an erroneous false start call against Jyothi. dramatic turn of events occurred when China's Yanni Wu committed a false start in final race. However, to surprise and disappointment of everyone, officials also mistakenly penalized Jyothi for a false start, prompting AFI to submit a protest.

Im: SonyLIV