Yashvir Singh is one of the Indian athletes in the men's javelin throw who won the gold medal in the final of the Men's Javelin Throw at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
This 24-year-old Indian athlete got the opportunity to play in the Asian Games 2026 after Neeraj Chopra withdrew from the competition because of an ankle ligament injury.
Recently, at the Commonwealth Games 2026, he also won the Bronze Medal, and his personal best in the javelin throw at the Asian Games 2026 is 85.41.
Here's everything you need to know about Yashvir Singh, India's javelin throw athlete at the Asian Games 2026.
Yashvir Singh Biography
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Full Name
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Yash Vir Singh
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Age
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24 years (as of 2026)
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Date of Birth
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22 October 2001
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Country
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India
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Sport
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Athletics
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Event
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Men's Javelin Throw
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Personal Best
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85.72 metres
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Asian Games 2026
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🥈 Silver medal
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World Ranking
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No. 14 in Men's Javelin Throw
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Commonwealth Games 2026
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🥉 Bronze Medal
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Yashvir Singh's Performance at Asian Games 2026
In the 2026 Asian Games, which is going on in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Yashvir Singh is representing India in the men's javelin throw event.
The men's javelin throw final was scheduled for September 28, 2026, at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
Yashvir entered the Asian Games with a personal best of 85.72 metres, which he achieved earlier in 2026, and won the silver medal in the final of the Men's Javelin Throw at the Asian Games 2026
Who is Yashvir Singh?
Yashvir Singh is an Indian javelin throw athlete who competes in men's athletics.
He was born on 22 October 2001, and he has emerged as one of India's leading javelin throwers. His 85.41m throw in 2026 helped him achieve a major international breakthrough.
He also qualified for the Asian Games after meeting the required standard in men's javelin throw. The Athletics Federation of India records his qualifying mark as 83.72 metres at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships.
Yashvir Singh's Major Career Achievements
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Year
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Achievement
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2026
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Achieved a personal best of 85.72 m in javelin throw & Won Silver Medal in Asian Game 2026
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2026
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🥉 Won bronze medal at Commonwealth Games
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2026
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Selected for India's Asian Games athletics squad
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2026
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Represented India in Men's Javelin Throw at Asian Games
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His 85.72m personal best came during the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where he won the bronze medal.
Yashvir Singh's Personal Best in Javelin Throw
Yashvir Singh's personal best in men's javelin throw is 85.41 metres.
He achieved this distance on 31 July 2026. World Athletics lists 85.41m as both his personal best and his 2026 season's best.
Yashvir Singh at the Asian Games 2026: Key Facts
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Athlete
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Yash Vir Singh
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Country
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India
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Sport
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Athletics
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Event
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Men's Javelin Throw
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Asian Games
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2026
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Host
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Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
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Personal Best
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85.72m
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Date of Birth
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22 October 2001
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Age
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24 years
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Asian Games Event Date
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September 28, 2026
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