Commonwealth Games bronze medallist
Yashvir will now join Rohit Yadav to represent India in the men's javelin event. The adjustment comes after Neeraj Chopra, a decorated World and Olympic medallist, made the difficult decision to withdraw from the remainder of the season. His withdrawal follows a diagnosis of an ankle ligament tear, bringing a premature end to a campaign that saw him secure a silver medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and achieve a season-best throw of 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League.
Squad updates and athlete withdrawals
The announcement from the AFI also clarified the status of several other athletes ahead of the continental competition. As previously anticipated, distance runner Abhishek Pal has been excluded from the final squad list. His omission follows reports that he tested positive for a banned substance, leading to his removal from the team selection.
The inclusion of Yashvir Singh provides a boost to the men's javelin contingent as they prepare for the Aichi-Nagoya Games. The federation's updated list reflects the final composition of the 77-member team, which is now set to represent the nation on the international stage. The team will look to maintain its competitive edge despite the high-profile absence of Chopra, who remains one of the country's most prominent track and field athletes.
