Jakarta Aug 29 (IANS) India s Arpinder Singh bagged gold in the men s triple jump competition at the 18th Asian Games here on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old returned with his best effort of 16.77 metres in the final which ensured him a yellow metal and it was after 48 long years that India bagged a gold in the event.

--IANS kk/pur/sed