New Delhi: The men’s javelin throw event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 was a special event for India in many ways. While Neeraj Chopra didn’t win the gold medal, he did win the silver medal. Meanwhile, young athlete Yashveer Singh stole the show with a stellar performance, securing the bronze medal. Neeraj Chopra’s statement after the competition was most talked about, in which he described Yashveer’s achievement as more important than his own medal. His words not only demonstrated sportsmanship but also hinted at a bright future for Indian javelin throwers.
In the final, Sri Lankan youngster Romesh Pathirage won the gold medal with a superb throw of 89.75 meters. India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal with a best effort of 85.83 meters. Meanwhile, Yashvir Singh performed brilliantly in his final attempt, throwing 85.41 meters to win the bronze medal, giving India its second medal.
Neeraj expressed happiness over Yashveer’s success
After the competition, Neeraj Chopra said that sharing the podium with Yashveer Singh was a proud moment for him. He recalled the Asian Games, when he and Kishore Jena won medals together for India. According to Neeraj, Yashveer achieved his personal best at the most crucial time, which shows his mental strength and hard work.
He also said that the future of Indian javelin throw looks very strong. He also expressed satisfaction with his performance, saying that despite the difficult weather and strong winds, he produced his best throw of the season, which has given him confidence for the upcoming competitions.
The last throw changed the whole story
Yashvir Singh, competing in the Commonwealth Games for the first time, captured the most thrilling moment of the competition. He was trailing in the medal race for the first five attempts. His throws weren’t going as expected, and he was constantly under pressure. But in his sixth and final attempt, he threw the javelin with full force, landing a distance of 85.41 meters. This also became his new personal best (PB) of his career. His previous best throw was 83.72 meters. This single attempt not only secured him the bronze medal, but also left him behind several other top athletes.
Yashveer himself revealed the secret of his last attempt.
After the competition, Yashvir Singh said that his performance in the first five attempts was unsatisfactory. His javelin was only going about 81 meters. When he looked at the scoreboard, he realized that a distance of more than 82 meters was needed to win the bronze medal. Yashvir said that he believed in himself and put in all his strength in the last attempt. That throw secured his first major international medal. He said that this moment became the most memorable experience of his career.
Journey from Haryana to the international stage
Yashveer Singh, a resident of Haryana, demonstrated his talent at the junior level. He first made headlines in 2022 by breaking Neeraj Chopra’s meet record during the Indian Under-20 Federation Cup. It was also in this competition that he threw the javelin for the first time over 80 meters.
He then placed fifth at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships with a personal best throw of 82.57 meters. He also proved his potential by winning the gold medal at the G. Arzumanov Memorial Competition in Tashkent. However, his performance in some international competitions that same year was below expectations, and he failed to even reach the final at the World Athletics Championships.