'Olympics sapna hai': Yashvir after ticking off Asian Games and CWG medal boxes
Indian javelin thrower Yashvir Singh secured a silver medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, following a personal best throw. Despite the success, he expressed a desire to improve his technique and grip for future Olympic aspirations.
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It highlights the performance of emerging Indian athletes on the international stage and the challenges of high-pressure competitive sports.
NEW DELHI: The last throw has become familiar territory for Yashvir Singh.At the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow earlier this year, Yashvir produced a stunning 85.41m with his final throw to win bronze.Asian Games Full Coverage | Schedule | Medal TallyOn Monday at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan, he was again waiting for his last attempt with a medal already within reach.Yashvir was in the silver medal position after five attempts, with 85.14m as his best throw. He needed more than 88.55m to overtake Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage and take gold.Another final throwThe pressure was familiar. The outcome was different.Yashvir ran in, stretched his arm and launched his final effort.
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