25-year-old from Uttar Pradesh throws personal best of 86.27m, finishing 4th in Tokyo final ahead of Chopra and Nadeem
India’s New Javelin Star Emerges in Tokyo
While the spotlight was expected to shine on Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and his Pakistani rival Arshad Nadeem, it was Sachin Yadav who stole the show at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo.
- Final Throw: 86.27 meters (Personal Best)
- Result: 4th place, ahead of Neeraj Chopra (8th) and Arshad Nadeem (10th)
- Event Date: September 18, 2025
- Venue: National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
Who Is Sachin Yadav?
- Date of Birth: 25 October 1999
- Hometown: Khekra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches
- Started Javelin At: Age 19
- Sporting Inspiration: MS Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah
- Background: Initially aspired to be a fast bowler before switching to javelin throw
Career Highlights So Far
- Silver Medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships
- Gold Medalist at the 38th National Games (Dehradun) with a meet record of 84.39m
- New Personal Best: 86.27m in World Championships Final
- Notable Finish: 4th place at the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 with a throw of 82.33m
Road to the Finals
- During the qualifiers, Sachin was grouped with Neeraj Chopra.
- He started modestly at 80.16m, improved to 83.67m, and made it to the top 12 to qualify for the final.
What This Means for Indian Athletics
Sachin’s rise represents a new chapter in Indian athletics, showing that India’s javelin talent pool is deeper than ever. His 86.27m throw places him among the top global contenders, and with Paris 2026 on the horizon, all eyes will be on him.
