Neeraj Chopra Injury Call Lands Javelin Thrower Yashvir Singh Asian Games Spot
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, India Today
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra telephoned fellow javelin thrower Yashvir Singh from his home in Jaipur to inform him of an ankle ligament injury that ruled him out of the Asian Games. Chopra encouraged Yashvir to speak to the sports federation and take his place in India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Yashvir recently secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a personal best throw of 85.41 metres, a performance that placed him in contention for the team. Following Chopra's recommendation, Yashvir's inclusion in the men's javelin team alongside Rohit Yadav was finalized. Yashvir stated he is focused on his physical fitness and technique as he prepares to make his Asian Games debut.
Why it matters
Neeraj Chopra's injury forces a key leadership change in India's javelin contingent for the Asian Games, giving a major international breakthrough to Yashvir Singh.
Read the original report — Times of India
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