The World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo witnessed the rise of a new javelin star for India: Sachin Yadav. While the spotlight was largely anticipated to be on the India-Pakistan rivalry between Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem, Yadav delivered a stunning performance. Despite not securing a podium finish, Yadav secured the fourth position, surpassing India’s celebrated athlete, Neeraj Chopra. The 25-year-old athlete achieved a personal best with a remarkable throw of 86.27m on his first attempt. Born on October 25, 1999, in Khekra, Uttar Pradesh, Yadav initially aspired to be a fast bowler in cricket before transitioning to javelin throw at the age of 19. Standing at an impressive 6 feet 5 inches, he draws inspiration from cricketing icons Jasprit Bumrah and MS Dhoni. Yadav’s achievements include a silver medal at the Asian Championships and a gold medal at the 38th National Games in Dehradun, where he set a record with a throw of 84.39m. He also participated in the Neeraj Chopra Classic, where he placed fourth with a throw of 82.33m. Neeraj Chopra, who finished in 8th position, later acknowledged and praised Yadav’s performance, expressing confidence in the future of Indian javelin.
