Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav was a relieved man after ending years of pressure with an Asian Games bronze in javelin throw, a medal he believes will allow him to compete with a freer mind.

Competing at the rain-soaked Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Monday, the 25-year-old registered a best throw of 84.35m to secure third place. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage claimed the gold with an 88.55m effort, while fellow Indian Yashvir Singh took silver with a throw of 85.72m.