Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh Script Historic Double-Podium Finish In Men’s Javelin Throw Final At CWG 2026
India celebrated a historic double podium in the men's javelin throw at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra claimed the silver medal with a hard-fought season's best throw of 85.83 meters, displaying immense grit against challenging weather and headwinds. Meanwhile, rising star Yashvir Singh delivered the dramatic highlight of the night, unleashing a stunning personal best of 85.41 meters on his sixth and final attempt to catapult himself into the bronze medal position. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage took home the gold medal with a dominant 89.75-meter effort. The brilliant performance by Chopra and Singh marks a proud milestone for Indian athletics, showcasing immense depth on the international stage.
India’s Neeraj Chopra, right, and Yashvir Singh in a photograph after the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug 1, 2026. Chopra and Singh won the silver and bronze medals respectively in this event. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage makes an attempt during the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug 1, 2026. Pathirage wins the gold medal in this event. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
India’s Neeraj Chopra takes a selfie with Yashvir Singh after the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug 1, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
India’s Neeraj Chopra during the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug 1, 2026. Chopra wins the silver medal in this event. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
India's Rohit Yadav makes an attempt during the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, Aug 1, 2026. Yadav finishes seventh in this event. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
India's Yash Vir Singh Yadav in action during the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026. Yash Vir qualified for the final with a throw of 78.36m on his third and final attempt. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Glasgow: India's Neeraj Chopra in action during the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026. Rohit recorded a best throw of 81.56m in the final. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
India's Rohit Yadav in action during the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, at Scotstoun Stadium, in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in action during the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
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