Crowning Glory for Debutant Sachin Yadav as Neeraj Chopra Stumbles
Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion, finished eighth at the World Championships men's javelin throw finals, while debutant Sachin Yadav impressed with a personal best to secure fourth. Chopra's uncharacteristic performance saw him ousted after the fifth round, falling short of the 85m mark. Keshorn Walcott claimed gold.
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In a surprising turn of events at the World Championships, defending javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra faltered significantly, finishing a disappointing eighth. The unexpected performance was a stark departure from Chopra's usual form, which has consistently seen him dominate the podium since his historic Olympic gold in Tokyo 2021.
Where Chopra stumbled, debutant compatriot Sachin Yadav shone brightly. With a personal best throw, Yadav claimed fourth place, showcasing immense potential in his first major international outing. Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago captured the gold with an impressive throw of 88.16m, while Grenada's Anderson Peters and Curtis Thompson followed closely.
Chopra's struggle was a major talking point, as the champion thrower failed to cross the 85m threshold, a feat he had previously accomplished with ease. The dramatic shake-up in the rankings has set new dynamics in the field, with Yadav emerging as India's promising javelin star.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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