India’s top javelin throwers show their skills during ACNW meeting

Local and international javelin throwers competed yesterday at the ACNW (Athletics Central North West) meeting at the NWU McArthur Athletics stadium, testign out for skills in front of a small crowd. The athletics hungry supporters were though treated to a fine display from Indian javelin thrower, Sahil Silwal, who threw a brilliant 78.44m. Silwal is …

February 20, 2019

Wouter Pienaar Less than a minute

Sahil Silwal threw a PB of 78.44m. Photo: Wouter Pienaar

Local and international javelin throwers competed yesterday at the ACNW (Athletics Central North West) meeting at the NWU McArthur Athletics stadium, testign out for skills in front of a small crowd.

The athletics hungry supporters were though treated to a fine display from Indian javelin thrower, Sahil Silwal, who threw a brilliant 78.44m. Silwal is currently in Potchefstroom for an annual training camp together with a number of other Indian throwers, under the mentorship of German coach, Uwe Hohn.

There were also a number of other track and field events during the day, where both youngsters and experienced competitots upped their game.

See the photos of the javelin event here: (Photos: Wouter Pienaar)