Neeraj Chopra Vs Arshad Nadeem Highlights, Commonwealth Games: Rumesh Wins Gold As India Claims Silver And Bronze

Hello, we are back with another live blog! This time, all eyes are on the men's javelin throw final at Glasgow CWG 2026 as three stars -- Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem and Rumesh Tharanga -- take the field on Friday, July 31. Stay tuned for all the live updates, key moments and action from the competition.

The men's javelin throw final will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 Hindi SD & HD, and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada). Live streaming of Neeraj Chopra's men's javelin throw event at CWG 2026 will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.

The stage is set for one of the marquee events of the Commonwealth Games athletics programme as the men's javelin throw final gets underway at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.

If Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, or Yashvir Singh can strike gold, India will climb from ninth to sixth in the Commonwealth Games medal standings. While India currently ranks seventh in overall medals, their gold medal tally has kept them down in ninth place. A top finish here could provide a significant boost to the country's position on the leaderboard.

We're underway in the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026! India's Yashvir Singh is the first athlete into the circle, but his opening attempt ends in a foul. England's Ben East then gets the competition going in style, producing a superb 81.12m throw—a new personal best—to set the early benchmark. The pressure is now on the rest of the field as the battle for Commonwealth gold begins in Glasgow.

A solid opening throw from Neeraj Chopra! The Indian star begins his Commonwealth Games final with a respectable 80.97m effort, enough to move into second place in the early standings. While it wasn't one of his biggest throws, it provides a strong platform to build on. Meanwhile, defending champion Arshad Nadeem suffers an early setback, stumbling during his run-up and registering a foul on his opening attempt. The rivalry is underway, with Neeraj making the better start.

An extraordinary opening round in the men's javelin final! Almost the entire field struggled to find rhythm, with several big names registering fouls. Defending Commonwealth champion Arshad Nadeem overstepped for a no-mark, while former two-time world champion Anderson Peters also failed to record a legal throw. Rumesh Pathirage and Douw Smit joined the list of foul attempts, highlighting the tricky conditions in Glasgow. Amid the chaos, Neeraj Chopra's 80.97m holds second place, while Rohit Yadav's 77.50m is good enough for third after the opening round. England's Ben East leads with a personal-best 81.12m, setting up a fascinating contest as the favourites look to respond.

After a steady opening throw, the Olympic champion unleashes a magnificent 85.83m effort on his second attempt to take control of the Commonwealth Games final. The moment he released the javelin, Neeraj turned away with a roar of celebration—he knew it was a special throw. It proved exactly that, comfortably moving him to the top of the standings after a relatively subdued competition. Earlier, Yashvir Singh improved slightly to 78.55m, while early leader Ben East managed only 76.53m on his second attempt. With an 85.83m marker now on the board, Neeraj has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the field.

The Sri Lankan has lit up the Commonwealth Games final with a massive 89.75m throw on his second attempt, storming into the gold-medal position. It's the first truly huge throw of the competition and it pushes Neeraj Chopra (85.83m) down to second place. Rohit Yadav has also improved impressively, launching 81.56m to hold on to the bronze-medal spot for now. The battle for gold has suddenly burst into life, with Neeraj now needing an even bigger throw to reclaim the lead.

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage has completely changed the complexion of the men's javelin final with a stunning 89.75m throw, surging into the gold-medal position by a huge margin. Neeraj Chopra remains second with 85.83m, while Douw Smit moves into third on 82.88m, pushing Rohit Yadav (81.56m) down to fourth. Defending champion Arshad Nadeem is still searching for rhythm, managing only 77.41m on his second attempt, while Anderson Peters improves to 81.41m but remains outside the medal positions. The pressure is now firmly on Neeraj as he looks for a big response in the remaining rounds.

With Rumesh Pathirage's huge 89.75m throw setting the benchmark, the Indian was looking for an immediate answer, but his third attempt measured only 81.29m. Neeraj knew it wasn't his best the moment the javelin left his hand and remains in second place for now. Earlier, Yashvir Singh improved to 81.33m, moving up to sixth, while England's Ben East couldn't better his opening mark of 81.12m. With three rounds still remaining, Neeraj still has time to mount a comeback in the battle for Commonwealth Games gold.

Arshad Nadeem's Commonwealth Games title defence is over. The reigning Commonwealth and Olympic champion fails to improve on his best throw of 77.41m, finishing ninth after three rounds and missing the cut for the final three attempts. It's a stunning exit for one of the pre-event favourites, who never found his rhythm throughout the competition. Nadeem's early elimination is one of the biggest shocks of the Games, guaranteeing that the men's javelin will crown a new Commonwealth champion.

• Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) – 89.75m

  • Neeraj Chopra (India) – 85.83m

  • Douw Smit (South Africa) – 82.88m

  • Anderson Peters (Grenada) – 82.55m

  • Rohit Yadav (India) – 81.56m

  • Yashvir Singh (India) – 81.33m

  • Ben East (England) – 81.12m

  • Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad & Tobago) – 78.72m

    Major Update: Defending Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem has been eliminated, finishing ninth after three rounds and missing the cut for the final three attempts.

Meanwhile, in the men's 400m hurdles final, India's Yashas Palaksha and Santosh Kumar Tamilarasan gave it their all but finished seventh and eighth, respectively, as the medals went elsewhere in Glasgow.

With Rumesh Pathirage's 89.75m setting the benchmark, the Indian knows exactly what he needs, but his fourth attempt travels only 80.73m. It isn't enough to improve on his season's best of 85.83m, and he stays in second place. Earlier, Anderson Peters also failed to make progress, sending his fourth throw too high to better his previous mark. With just two attempts remaining, the pressure is mounting on Neeraj to produce something special.

Rumesh Pathirage couldn't improve on his massive 89.75m effort, recording a sub-80m throw that clearly left him frustrated. However, that incredible second-round throw continues to keep him comfortably in the lead. Neeraj Chopra also failed to better his 85.83m, remaining in the silver-medal position with just two attempts left. The battle for the podium is still alive, but the chasing pack now needs something extraordinary to catch the Sri Lankan leader.

Standings After Round 4

1. Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) – 89.75m

2. Neeraj Chopra (India) – 85.83m

3. Douw Smit (South Africa) – 82.88m

4. Anderson Peters (Grenada) – 82.55m

5. Rohit Yadav (India) – 81.56m

6. Yashvir Singh (India) – 81.33m

7. Ben East (England) – 81.12m

8. Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad & Tobago) – 78.72m

The Indian steps up for his fifth attempt, goes through his familiar routine of sideways stretches, and lets out a roar at release. But the throw doesn't deliver the distance he was searching for. It lands below the 80m mark, meaning Neeraj remains on 85.83m and stays in second place. With just one final attempt remaining, the Olympic champion now needs something extraordinary to overtake Rumesh Pathirage's 89.75m and reclaim the Commonwealth Games crown.

His fifth throw travels below 80m, leaving his best mark at 85.83m. With one attempt remaining, the Indian needs a huge throw to catch Rumesh Pathirage.

1. Rumesh Pathirage: 89.75m

2. Neeraj Chopra: 85.83m

3. Douw Smit: 82.88m

4. Anderson Peters: 82.55m

5. Rohit Yadav: 81.56m

6. Yashvir Singh: 81.33m

7. Ben East: 81.12

8. Keshorn Walcott: 78.72m

The Indian produces the throw of his life when it matters most, launching a personal-best 85.41m effort to storm into the bronze-medal position. It's a sensational response under pressure, pushing Douw Smit down to fourth. The celebrations grow louder as Anderson Peters fails to better Yashvir's mark, leaving the Indian in a commanding position to claim a memorable Commonwealth Games medal.

The Indian's sensational personal-best throw of 85.41m stands the test as Douw Smit fails to produce a late improvement. It's a landmark achievement for Yashvir, who seals a well-deserved place on the podium after delivering when it mattered most. India now celebrates a double podium finish in the men's javelin, with Neeraj Chopra taking silver and Yashvir Singh clinching bronze in a memorable night for Indian athletics.

The Indian gave it everything on his final attempt, but the throw ended in a foul as he immediately realised it hadn't come off. His 85.83m second-round effort ultimately earned him the silver medal, marking another podium finish at the Commonwealth Games. Alongside Yashvir Singh's bronze, India celebrates a memorable double podium in the men's javelin. Only Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage finished ahead, while Neeraj once again added another major international medal to his remarkable career.

Sri Lanka stand on top through the sensational Rumesh Pathirage, while 🇮🇳 India celebrates a memorable silver and bronze thanks to Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh. Neeraj may not be fully satisfied—gold is always his target—but another major medal marks a strong step in his comeback. The biggest surprise came from Yashvir, whose brilliant personal-best throw earned bronze ahead of stars like Anderson Peters and Arshad Nadeem. But the night belonged to Rumesh Pathirage, whose stunning 89.75m effort proved untouchable and delivered Sri Lanka a magnificent Commonwealth Games gold.