Gong, Lyu win golds at 23rd Asian Athletics Championships

Chinese track and field athlete Lyu Huihui has clinched the title in women's Javelin throw at the Asian Athletics Championships.

Gold medalist Lyu Huihui of China, center, celebrates with silver medalist Natta Nathan of Thailand, left, and bronze medalist Annu Rani of India after competing in the women's javelin throw final during the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, April 21, 2019. [Photo: AP]

The 29-year-old warmed up with a 64.92m effort in the opening round, and she refreshed the record with 65.83m in the second round, outstripping the second-placed Annu Ran by 5.61m to secure the title.

Thailand's Natta Nachan won the bronze with 56.01m.

In the women's shot put, reigning world champion and Diamond League winner Gong Lijiao claimed the title with 19.2 meters.

Gong was the only one to go past the 19-meter mark.

Her compatriot Song Jiayuan took the bronze with 17 meters.