Neeraj Chopra’s silver medal headlines India’s strong showing in the Commonwealth Games 2026 men’s javelin event, with Yashvir Singh winning bronze and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga taking gold.
GLASGOW: India celebrated a memorable day in athletics after Neeraj Chopra’s silver medal and Yashvir Singh’s bronze helped the country secure two podium finishes in the men’s javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Neeraj finished second with a season-best throw of 85.83 metres, while Yashvir produced the best throw of his career, reaching 85.41 metres with his final attempt to clinch the bronze medal. It was an impressive performance from the 24-year-old, who improved on his previous personal best of 83.72 metres in his Commonwealth Games debut.
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Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, the world No. 1, lived up to expectations by winning the gold medal with a massive throw of 89.75 metres on his second attempt. Despite difficult weather conditions, he remained the only athlete to cross the 89-metre mark.
For Neeraj, the silver medal marked another strong performance in what was only his second competition of the season after competing at the Doha Diamond League in June. The Olympic champion looked composed throughout the event and delivered his best throw when it mattered most, although it was not enough to catch the Sri Lankan star.
Yashvir was one of the biggest surprises of the competition. His final throw moved him into the medal positions and completed India’s double podium finish, highlighting the country’s growing strength in men’s javelin.
The event also saw athletes from the Indian subcontinent dominate the podium, with Sri Lanka taking gold and India winning silver and bronze.
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One of the biggest talking points was the early exit of Pakistan’s defending Commonwealth Games champion and reigning Olympic gold medallist. He was eliminated after the first three rounds with a best throw of 77.41 metres, falling well short of the distances needed to qualify for the final rounds.
The Neeraj Chopra’s silver medal adds another major achievement to his impressive career, while Yashvir’s breakthrough performance signals a bright future for Indian athletics. With two medals from the event, India once again showed why it remains one of the strongest nations in Commonwealth Games field events.
