Neeraj Chopra Faces Setback at World Athletics Championships as Sachin Yadav Shines

India's javelin throw sensation, Neeraj Chopra, voiced his disappointment at finishing eighth and failing to defend his title at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite the setback, he is determined to bounce back stronger and continues to strive for India's glory on the international stage.

Chopra took to social media to commend fellow athlete Sachin Yadav for his impressive fourth-place finish, almost securing a medal for India. Yadav set a personal best, overshadowing Chopra's performance. Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott claimed the gold with a throw of 88.16 meters.

The event saw Anderson Peters and Curtis Thompson completing the podium positions, while fans missed the much-anticipated India-Pakistan rivalry as both Chopra and Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem had a challenging outing. India's hopes briefly rested on Yadav, but he ultimately fell short of a podium finish.

(With inputs from agencies.)