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Neeraj Chopra's Midnight Call: A Turning Point for Yashvir Singh, Asian Games Silver Medalist.
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News18•28-09-2026, 20:04
Neeraj Chopra's Midnight Call: A Turning Point for Yashvir Singh, Asian Games Silver Medalist.
- •Yashvir Singh, resting in Jaipur, received a call from Neeraj Chopra that changed his sporting life.
- •Neeraj Chopra withdrew from the Asian Games due to an ankle ligament injury and asked Yashvir to take his place.
- •Following Neeraj's recommendation, the Athletics Federation of India included Yashvir Singh in the Asian Games team.
- •Yashvir had won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a personal best throw of 85.41 meters.
- •In Neeraj Chopra's absence at the Asian Games 2026, Yashvir Singh won silver and Rohit Yadav secured bronze.
Key Questions Answered
Neeraj Chopra had to withdraw from the Asian Games 2026 after suffering an ankle ligament injury during a training session just before the competition.
Following his ankle injury, Neeraj Chopra personally called Yashvir Singh and suggested he contact the Athletics Federation to take his place in the team.
In Neeraj Chopra's absence, India secured a double podium at the Asian Games 2026, with Yashvir Singh winning the silver medal and Rohit Yadav claiming the bronze medal.
