Javelin Throw Final at Federation Cup Ends Disappointingly: Shivam Lohakare Wins Gold Despite CWG Qualification Hurdle
मुख्य बातें
- •Shivam Lohakare won the javelin throw gold at the Federation Cup in Ranchi with a personal best of 81.71 metres, his fourth throw over 80m in the competition.
- •None of the throwers, including Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Kumar Jena and World Championships finalist Sachin Yadav, breached the CWG qualification mark of 82.61 metres.
- •Sachin Yadav struggled with wind inconsistency, recording a best throw of 79.4 metres, while his coach expressed confidence in recovery at the upcoming Inter-State meet.
- •The AFI faces a selection dilemma ahead of the CWG, as India risks not having a representative in the prestigious javelin event if no athlete qualifies by the deadline.
Ranchi, May 25, 2026: The much-anticipated javelin throw final at the Federation Cup athletics meet concluded on a subdued note, failing to deliver the expected fireworks despite the presence of several top Indian throwers. The event, held over three days of record-breaking performances, saw young athlete Shivam Lohakare emerge victorious with a new personal best of 81.71 metres. However, the competition fell short of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) qualification benchmark of 82.61 metres, raising concerns ahead of India’s final selection for the Birmingham 2026 Games.
