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World U20 silver medallist Ashish Yadav: I feel bad when father sells milk
World U20 javelin silver medallist Ashish Yadav, 19, says he feels bad when his father sells milk in their Mirzapur village. The teenager, who moved to Hisar 15 months ago, is still…
The Story in Brief
World U20 javelin silver medallist Ashish Yadav, 19, says he feels bad when his father sells milk in their Mirzapur village. The teenager, who moved to Hisar 15 months ago, is still searching for a job to support his family. Despite a knee injury that hampered his preparations, Yadav threw 74.09m in Eugene to win silver, only the second Indian after Neeraj Chopra to medal at the event.
Yadav credits coach Arvind Kumar for improving his throw by nearly 20m and his weight from 68kg to 85kg. He received a 'God bless you' message from Neeraj Chopra, which he says made him happier than the medal. Yadav now aims to cross 80m within the next one or two years. His uncle, discus thrower Dharam Raj Yadav, and aunt, Commonwealth Games weightlifting bronze medallist Punam Yadav, also inspired him.
The Indian Opinion
Ashish Yadav's story tugs at the heart, but the media push to frame him as 'next Neeraj Chopra' is lazy. He has thrown only 74.09m, is nursing a knee injury, and has no job. Chopra's 86.48m U20 world record remains untouched. Let us focus on what matters: can Ashish strengthen his lower body, stay injury-free, and cross 80m in two years as he targets? That will settle his real potential.
Sources (3): sports.ndtv.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
