Yashvir replaces Neeraj in Asiad squad
Javelin thrower Yashvir Singh has been named as the replacement for Neeraj Chopra in India's Asian Games squad. Neeraj Chopra withdrew from the competition due to an ankle ligament tear.
Why it matters
The replacement of a high-profile athlete like Neeraj Chopra significantly impacts India's medal prospects at the upcoming Asian Games.
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist javelin thrower Yashvir Singh has been named Worlds and Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra’s replacement for the upcoming Asian Games.
As per the latest 77-member Asiad team released by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Yashvir and Rohit Yadav will represent India in men’s javelin at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Neeraj, who secured a silver in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and recorded his season’s best 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League, prematurely ended his season due to an ankle ligament tear.
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