Asian Games: Arpinder Singh wins gold in men's triple jump

India's Arpinder Singh won the gold in the men's triple jump at the ongoing 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.

This was India's 10th gold.

Singh's compatriot Rakesh Babu finished sixth.

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Arpinder jumped a total distance of 16.77 metres for his gold.

This was India's first triple jump gold in 48 years at the Asian Games.

Arpinder fouled his first attempt. He jumped 16.58 metres on his second try.

Arpinder continued with his impressive results with an effort of 16.08m in his fourth attempt.

With India's 10th gold medal today, their medal tally rose to 53, including 20 silver and 23 bronze medal.