Sachin Yadav – Birth of new Javelin star

Sachin Yadav — Rising Star in Indian Javelin

Full Name: Sachin Yadav
Born: 25 October 1999
Hometown: Khekra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Physical Profile: Tall frame (around 6 ft 5 in), which helps in generating leverage and speed in the javelin throw.

In February 2025, Sachin won the javelin gold at the 38th National Games in Dehradun with a meet record throw of 84.39m.
Also in 2025, he secured silver at the Asian Athletics Championships with a throw of 85.16m.
At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sachin produced a breakthrough performance. He threw a personal best of 86.27m in the final, finishing 4th—just 40 centimeters short of a bronze medal.

Here’s how his throws in the World Championship final shaped up:

Sachin’s performance in Tokyo marks a major breakthrough: this was his maiden world final, and performing this well under pressure bodes very well for his future.
He’s now among the top Indian throwers in recorded distances. His recent throws put him close behind the country’s elite (like Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, Shivpal Singh) in all-time lists.
The 86.27m mark puts him more convincingly on the map, making him a serious contender going forward in international events.

He missed out on a medal by a very narrow margin. That suggests that with small improvements in consistency or execution, a podium is within reach.
Injuries, travel, and maintaining form across competitions will be crucial. The ability to replicate big-distance throws under pressure is often what separates medallists from near-misses.
Look out for his performances in upcoming international meets, national championships, and whether he continues to push his personal best marks.