Guwahati, Sept. 18 -- India's Sachin Yadav delivered the best performance of his young career but narrowly missed a historic podium finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Thursday.

At 25 years old, competing in his first world final, Yadav launched the javelin 86.27 meters on his opening throw, a personal best that briefly placed him in medal contention.

Despite this impressive start, he fell short by just 40 centimeters and finished fourth.

While Yadav's fearless performance captivated the audience, two-time Olympic medalist and defending world champion Neeraj Chopra struggled throughout the event.

Chopra managed only 84.03 meters, finishing eighth, unable to find his usual rhythm.

Expectations had centered on ...