Lucknow, June 19 -- Javelin throwing is a family passion for Rohit Yadav and Co. His two brothers also throw the spear whereas his father has been a former decathlete. Moreover, athletics remains the only subject of discussion whenever he is at home in his village of Dabhiya, in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

"Yes, athletics has been the only subject of discussion at home as we all have learnt the basics of the game from our father. Besides being our father, he is also our mentor and basic guru," Rohit told HT on Friday.

Rohit, who has qualified for the Commonwealth Games along with two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh, said that discussion about athletics at home always motivate all three brothers.

"My elder ...