Balancing his duties as a police officer with his passion for javelin, Sachin Yadav delivered a superb performance at the All India Police Athletics Championships on Wednesday. Representing Uttar Pradesh Police, Yadav set a new meet record with a throw of 84.21m at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, surpassing a record that had stood since 1994.
His impressive feat places him among India’s top javelin throwers, showing not only his athletic performance but also the dedication it takes to go up in sports while serving in the police force at the same time.
Marking his name among India’s top Javelin Throwers
With this latest achievement, Yadav has now climbed to sixth place among India’s all-time best javelin throwers. Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, heads the list with 89.94m, followed by Kishore Jena (87.54m), Shivpal Singh (86.23m), Davinder Kang (84.57m), and DP Manu (84.35m). This feat is extraordinary as Yadav balances his police duties with his athletic training, unlike full-time athletes with stipends.
From finding it hard to reach 80 to crossing 80m mark in one year
Sachin significantly improved his performance compared to the 2023 National Games held in Goa, where the best throw was Shivpal Singh’s 81.17m. In that event, Sachin Yadav finished in fourth place with a throw of 78.47m. However, he quickly progressed and set new benchmarks.
Achieving consistency in a challenging year
The 24-year-old Yadav has been delivering steady performances throughout the year. He’s constantly throwing about 80m now. At the National Open meet in Bengaluru, he won a silver with a throw of 79.80m, just behind Vikrant Malik’s gold-winning throw of 80.02m. He had also marked 80.04m during the qualifiers. Earlier in 2023, Yadav crossed the 80m mark for the first time, recording 80.27m at an event in Ranchi. Another notable performance this year was his 82.69m throw at the Indian Grand Prix-3 in Bengaluru.
Building towards the World Athletics Championships
Sachin Yadav has set his sights on qualifying for the World Athletics Championships in Japan next year. To secure a spot, he needs to reach the entry standard of 85.50m. He is optimistic about achieving this target and can also qualify based on his world ranking. His recent performances have set a solid foundation, and with consistent improvement, he may soon reach new milestones in his javelin career.
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