New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Sachin Yadav has emerged as a rising star in Indian athletics, joining the legendary Neeraj Chopra as the only Indians to qualify for the javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. With an impressive 83.67-meter throw in the qualification round, he has sealed his place in the final.

As he and Chopra prepare for the final on September 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM IST, Yadav's journey from a small village to international acclaim is capturing hearts.

Sachin Yadav, a 25-year-old athlete, hails from Uttar Pradesh. Yadav's path to athletics was anything but predictable. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, Yadav initially dreamed of cricket stardom, idolizing MS Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah.

A family member's sugge...