Yashvir, Rohit Win Javelin Silver, Bronze as Neeraj Absent
· Sports · India Today, NDTV Sports
Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav secured silver and bronze respectively in men's javelin throw at the Asian Games 2026 held in Nagoya. Yashvir achieved a personal best throw of 85.72m on his final attempt, while Rohit threw 84.35m for bronze. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won gold with a throw of 88.55m, maintaining his dominance in 2026. The Indian duo stepped up after defending champion Neeraj Chopra withdrew due to a ligament injury. Yashvir's silver followed his bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where he threw 85.41m. Rohit's bronze marked a comeback after returning from elbow surgery, having previously thrown 87.05m at the National Inter-State Championships in June 2026. Pathirage has been the world's leading javelin thrower in 2026, with a world-leading 92.62m throw in Rome and multiple seasonal bests over 90m.
Why it matters
India's javelin depth is highlighted as Yashvir and Rohit delivered podium finishes in Neeraj Chopra's absence, signaling readiness for future major events. Their performances assure continuity in India's challenge for medals in the event despite the star athlete's injury.
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