'Olympics sapna hai': Yashvir after ticking off Asian Games and CWG medal boxes
Yashvir Singh secured his second major international medal of the year after winning silver in the men's javelin throw at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The Indian athlete produced a personal best of 85.72m with his final attempt but could not overtake Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage for gold. Yashvir had earlier won bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Yashvir Singh, a javelin thrower, has accomplished an impressive feat by securing medals at both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. During the Glasgow event, he clinched a bronze medal with a final throw of 85.41 meters. Now, at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan, Yashvir is awaiting his final throw in the hopes of adding a silver medal to his collection.
He was leading the competition after five attempts, with his best throw measuring 85.14 meters. To claim gold, he needed to surpass Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage, who had thrown 88.55 meters. However, Yashvir achieved a personal best during his final attempt, hurling the javelin 85.72 meters. Despite his efforts, he fell short of Pathirage’s throw and was awarded silver.
Yashvir described the pressure he experienced as "a do-or-die situation," acknowledging the nerves associated with his last throw in both events. He attributed the challenge to suboptimal weather conditions and technical errors. Yashvir's silver medal marks a milestone, as he is now the first Indian javelin thrower to win medals at consecutive major international competitions, following his bronze at the Commonwealth Games.
His next goal is undoubtedly the Olympics, a dream that continues to fuel his determination to refine his technique and deliver an exceptional performance in the upcoming Games.
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