Twitter Reacts as India Win Gold & Silver at Men’s 800m at Asiad

Twitter erupted in joy as India won its third gold medal in athletics at the Asiad.

After getting boxed during the first lap in the men’s 800m finals, Indian runners Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson showed incredible grit to burst ahead of their opponents and finish at the top two spots of the 800m final at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta.

On the bend. The Indians Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson get boxed in during the first lap and burst past the leaders on the outside. They would have run just a bit more than 800m! #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/4cvSUBxezG

— G Rajaraman (@g_rajaraman) August 28, 2018

Despite being at the fourth spot till the last 90 meters, Manjit Singh managed to sprint past the leaders to claim gold in 1:46.15 minutes whereas Johnson bagged his silver at 1:46.35.

Manjeet Singh was fourth with about 90m to go but sprinted past the leaders, including fancied team-mate Jinson Johnson to claim gold in 1:46.16. It was a one-two for India, with Jinson taking silver in 1:46.35. #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/S72DYRLMre

— G Rajaraman (@g_rajaraman) August 28, 2018

Twitter erupted in joy as India won its 3rd gold medal in athletics at the Asiad. President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated Manjit stating that his performance has made the country extremely proud.

Our athletes continue to bring laurels for the country! Congratulations Manjit Singh for winning the Gold and Jinson Johnson for the Silver in the Men’s 800m events at the @asiangames2018. Your stupendous performance has made the entire country extremely proud #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 28, 2018

Whatttttt a result for #India at #AsianGames2018 #EnergyOfAsia Gold number 3 delivered by Manjit Singh Men's 800m- 1:46.15 & Jinson Johnson picks Silver in 1:46.35
Amazing run guys, #TeamIndiaAthletics stars!!!!

— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) August 28, 2018

MP Rajyavardhan Rathore congratulated Johnson on his fantastic run and also called Singh “sensational”.

It's a SILVER for Jinson!

Our champion athlete Jinson Johnson was superb in winning a silver in men’s 800 metres race at #AsianGames2018. What a race you ran, Jinson!
So proud! Many congratulations!🇮🇳🎉🥈#IndiaAtAsianGames #KheloIndia pic.twitter.com/XPIEvLB9JM

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 28, 2018

WHAT A RUN! WHAT A BRILLIANT RUN!

Manjit Singh had to come from the 4th position to win GOLD Medal in last 50 meters.

With a timing of 1:46:15 in 800m men's event, he was simply sensational! Very proud! #KheloIndia #AsianGame2018 #IndiaAtAsianGames pic.twitter.com/mZf6yaCnPO

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 28, 2018

BJP President Amit Shah and journalist Rajat Sharma also congratulated the winners.

Indian athletes at their best.
So proud of Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson for the Gold and Silver medal respectively in men's 800 metres finals at #AsianGames2018. Amazing performance. pic.twitter.com/Jrzkk6AVco

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 28, 2018

Congratulations Manjit Singh on winning Gold Medal for #India in 800 metre at #AsianGames2018 Also congrats to Jinson Johnson on winning Silver in the same event. Both of you have made all of us proud.

— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) August 28, 2018

India’s medal tally stands at 49 after Day 10 of the Asian Games.