By Nikhil

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Sachin Yadav has become a rising star in Indian athletics as the only Indian, alongside the great Neeraj Chopra, to make it to the javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. He has guaranteed his spot in the final with an outstanding 83.67-meter throw in the qualification round. People are falling in love with Yadav’s journey from a small town to international renown as he and Chopra get ready for the final on September 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM IST. Defeated Both Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem In The First RoundSachin finished in the second place after round 1 with his 86.27-meter throw. Whereas his throw in the opening round was much better than that of Neeraj Chopra’s (83.65) and Arshad Nadeem’s (82.73). This was also his career best throw. Who is Sachin Yadav?The 25-year-old athlete Sachin Yadav is from Uttar Pradesh. Yadav’s journey into sports was anything but expected. Yadav, who is 6 feet 5 inches tall, first aspired to be a cricket great after admiring MS Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah. He was put on the path to success when a family member encouraged him to join sports and discovered his innate ability for javelin. Yadav made his debut in 2024 when he won gold with a throw of 80.04 meters at the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru. With gold medals at the Federation Cup in Kochi (83.86m) and the National Games in Dehradun (84.39m), his supremacy persisted in 2025. His accomplishments established him as a rising star who was prepared to succeed Neeraj Chopra, the legendary javelin thrower from India. How Neeraj Chopra Influenced Sachin Yadav?Indian Olympic gold and silver medallist Neeraj Chopra has served as an inspiration to athletes such as Sachin Yadav. Chopra’s accomplishments at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics, together with his legacy of shattering records and throwing consistently over 85 meters, have motivated a new generation. India’s increasing javelin skill will be showcased by their joint appearance in the World Championship final. It changed everything when Sachin Yadav made his debut for India at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. He set a personal best of 85.16 meters while competing against top throwers like Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, winning silver and becoming one of only a few Indian throwers to reach the 85-meter mark. He qualified for the final with Chopra and other elite competitors thanks to his 83.67-meter throw in Tokyo.