Jakarta Aug 27 (IANS) India s Neena Varakil clinched silver in the women s long jump at the 18th Asian Games here on Monday.
Neena recorded a best attempt of 6.51 metres to finish second. Bui Thi Thu Thao of Vietnam registered her season s best attempt of 6.55m to win the gold medal.
The bronze medal went to China with Xu Xiaoling jumping 6.50m.
Nayana James the other Indian in the fray finished at a disappointing 10th in the 11-member field with an attempt of 6.14m.

--IANS ajb/sed