India's DP Manu wins gold in javelin throw at Taiwan Athletics Open 2024

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DP Manu from India won the gold medal in Javelin throw at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024, achieving a distance of 81.58 meters.

An Overview of the News

• Initially, he started with a throw of 78.32 meters, then improved to 80.59 meters in the third attempt.

• However, he clinched the top position in the competition during his sixth and final attempt, surpassing his previous mark.

• His final throw of 81.58 meters secured him the gold medal.

Medal Distribution:

• Chao Tsun Cheng of Chinese Taipei earned the silver medal with a throw of 76.21 meters.

• Chao-Hong Huang, also from Chinese Taipei, clinched the bronze medal with a throw of 71.24 meters.

• DP Manu was the sole foreign participant among the 12 competitors in the event.

About Taiwan

• Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China, resides in East Asia.

• Positioned where the East and South China Seas meet in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

• Borders the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.

  • Capital:- Taipei City

  • Currency:- New Taiwan dollar

  • Premier:- Cho Jung-tai

  • President:- Lai Ching Te