Outperforming the likes of Neeraj Chopra and Julian Weber in his debut World Championship is a nice feeling, but India’s new-found javelin throw talent Sachin Yadav says it can’t make up for the disappointment of letting a bronze medal slip after a strong start.

Unheralded Yadav, participating in only his second international event, upstaged celebrated competitors like two-time Olympic medallist Chopra (84.03m), reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem (82.75m) and Diamond League trophy winner Julian Weber (86.11m) in Tokyo on Thursday in a surprisingly strong show.