Ashish Yadav wins World U20 javelin silver, ends India's 10-year wait since Neeraj's gold

Ashish Yadav secured a silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the World Athletics U20 Championships on August 8, 2026.

The result ended India's 10-year wait for a javelin medal since Neeraj's gold.

Mohommed Ashfaq broke the men's U20 national record in the 400m race.

Amanat Kamboj finished sixth in the women's discus throw final, and Basant progressed to the men's high jump final after clearing 2.14m.