'Federation was considering to lodge a formal protest' - AFI vice-president lashes out at Chinese officials after controversial decisions taken in Javelin throw event

Controversies persist at the Asian Games, with Chinese athletes allegedly receiving preferential treatment. In the men's javelin throw final, featuring India's Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena, Chinese officials were accused of going to extreme lengths to support their athletes, further fueling concerns about fairness and impartiality at the event.

The controversy even continued at the javelin event began with Neeraj Chopra's mammoth throw, surpassing the 85m mark, which went unrecorded due to apparent technical issues. Speculation arose that officials deliberately avoided documenting the throw, but Chopra went on to secure the gold medal. Another incident involved Kishore Jena, whose second throw was wrongly declared illegal, despite being legitimate. Indian officials protested, leading to the resolution of the issue, and Jena claimed a silver medal with a personal best.

The vice-president of AFI, Anju Bobby George expressed satisfaction with India's 1-2 victory but criticized the poor officiating. She voiced concerns over the incidents and revealed that the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) was contemplating lodging a formal protest against the Chinese officials involved. The controversy marred the success of Indian athletes and highlighted concerns about the officiating standards at the event. Despite the challenges, both Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena managed to secure medals, showcasing their resilience and skill in the face of controversy. The situation prompted discussions about the need for fair officiating and raised questions about the integrity of the competition.

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Jyothi Yarraji also faced a controversial decision by Chinese officials

A few days ago, India's 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji faced a similar incident when she was instructed to leave the field due to a false start by Chinese athlete Yanni Wu. Surprisingly, Wu, rather than being disqualified, was permitted to continue the race. Yarraji, after reviewing the replays, contested the decision.

Ultimately, she recorded a time of 12.91s, securing the third position. Wu, who was allowed to compete also initially claimed second place. However, a protest led to Yarraji being awarded the silver medal. In addition to this, India's political issue with China can be one of the reasons for this issue.