Neeraj Chopra congratulated Ashish Yadav after the Indian javelin thrower won silver with a 74.09m effort at the World U20 Athletics Championships.
Key Points
- Ashish Yadav won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the World Athletics U20 Championships.
- The Athletics Federation of India and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also praised the youngster.
- Yadav is the second Indian to achieve a silver in this event, following Neeraj Chopra's previous success.
- Yadav produced his best throw of 74.09m in the third round.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra congratulated Indian javelin thrower Ashish Yadav on winning the silver medal at the U20 World Athletics Championships.
'Always a great feeling to see Indian athletes competing and winning at the International level, this one is little more special for me as a javelin thrower. Super proud of you Ashish on your Silver at the U-20 Worlds, this is just the start!' Chopra wrote on X.
Yadav Joins Elite Indian Javelin Throwers
The 19-year-old Yadav became the second Indian, after Neeraj Chopra, to win a silver in the event. Chopra had won gold and set the still-standing world junior record of 86.48m in the 2016 edition in Poland.
Ashish produced his best effort of 74.09 metres in the third round to finish second in the competition. South Africa's Heymans won the gold medal with a throw of 80.50 metres, while Dominica's James secured the bronze with 73.89 metres.
'India Is So Proud Of You'
'HE'S DONE IT! Ashish Yadav launches 74.09m to win SILVER in the Men's Javelin at the World U20 Championships, Oregon 26! From topping his qualifying group to standing on the WORLD PODIUM — the young man kept his nerve, held his form, and delivered when it mattered most. A throw of destiny. A medal for India. Every run-up, every roar, every ounce of belief — it all led to THIS. The spear that carried a nation's hopes now brings home a medal. Take a bow, champion. India is SO proud of you,' AFI tweeted in Ashish's praise.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also congratulated Ashish Yadav in a post on X: "Ashish Yadav clinched the silver medal at the World U20 Athletics Championship with a splendid throw of 74.09 meters. This outstanding performance is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication. Heartiest congratulations to Ashish Yadav on this remarkable achievement, and best wishes for a bright future ahead!"
