Neeraj Chopra's Surprising Setback & Sachin Yadav's Rise: A Tale of Two Throws
Defending champion Neeraj Chopra experienced a surprising setback at the World Championships javelin finals, finishing eighth amid a recurring back issue. Debutant Sachin Yadav surpassed expectations by securing a fourth-place finish, marking himself as a promising new talent in Indian javelin throw.
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In an unexpected twist at the World Championships men's javelin throw finals, defending champion Neeraj Chopra struggled with persistent back pain and ended up in eighth place. This came as a shock to Indian fans accustomed to seeing Chopra on the podium, following his historic gold medal run and consistent top finishes since 2021.
Debutant Sachin Yadav, however, emerged as a new contender, earning a remarkable fourth place. Yadav's performance was highlighted by a personal best throw of 86.27 meters, surpassing expectations and even outshining Chopra's best throw of 84.03 meters that day.
The event's gold went to Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott, while disappointing performances from Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and other top contenders marked a day of surprises at the championships. Yadav's rise from a farmer's family in Uttar Pradesh to a national athletics sensation signals a new chapter in Indian javelin throwing dynamics.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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