World U20: Ashish ends India's 10-year wait for javelin medal since Neeraj's gold
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Sat, 8 August 2026
3 reports- tribuneindia.com04:59
Ashish Yadav won a silver in the men’s javelin throw event to open India’s medal account on the third day of the World Athletics U20 Championships here.
- Times of India05:02first to report
Ashish Yadav secured a silver medal in the men's javelin throw event. He achieved this significant feat at the World Athletics U20 Championships. Mohommed Ashfaq also broke the men's U20 national record in the 400m race. Amanat Kamboj finished sixth in the women's discus throw final. Basant progressed to the men's high jump final after clearing 2.14m.
- Times of India11:08
Ashish secured the second spot in the men's javelin final with a best effort of 74.09 metres, which came in his third attempt. His performance earned India a podium finish at the global junior event. It is the first time India have won a medal in javelin throw at the Junior World Championships since Neeraj Chopra's monster 86.48m showing in 2016.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- Times of India03:48
In a groundbreaking performance, Basant Kumar Meghwal elevated himself into the record books by winning a silver medal in the men's high jump, reaching a personal best of 2.21 meters. This victory makes him the first Indian high jumper to achieve this honor at the championship. Additionally, Ashish Yadav's silver medal in javelin throw helped boost India's total medal count to two.
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India06:49
India's World Athletics U20 Championships campaign concluded with three medals. This performance matches the country's medal tally from the 2021 and 2022 editions. Ashish Yadav and Basant Kumar Meghwal secured silver medals for India. Shahnavaz Khan then added a bronze medal in the men's long jump. The team's consistent medal performance highlights global junior level improvement.
- newkerala.com11:15
Pooja Singh finishes 7th in high jump as India wraps World Athletics U20 with 3 medals, matching 2021-22 tally.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Times of India14:00
Ashish Yadav’s journey from helping his father sell milk in Mirzapur to winning a World U-20 javelin silver medal has been remarkable. Training in Hisar improved his throw by nearly 20 metres, despite a knee injury. However, his family’s financial struggles continue, and he is still seeking employment. Inspired by Neeraj Chopra, Ashish now targets 80m.