Neeraj Chopra's 2021 Olympic gold medal has inspired a significant surge in javelin participation across India, particularly among junior athletes. Since his victory, junior women's participation has seen a 125% increase, and junior men's participation has risen by 90%. This 'javelin-lution' contrasts with declining numbers in sports like shotput where India lacks prominent medalists. Even as Chopra recently finished eighth at the World Athletics Championships, his impact continues to be felt, with athletes like Sachin Yadav challenging for medals.