\India’s star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra was expected to win a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, but he missed out on the gold medal this time. Neeraj won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw with a season-best throw of 85.83 meters.
Sports News: India’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra settled for a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj was expected to win the gold, but Sri Lanka’s Romesh Pathirage put on a superb performance to win the gold. India’s young javelin thrower Yashvir Singh also impressed with a bronze medal.
This competition was historic in many ways. For the first time, two Indian athletes simultaneously secured a podium finish in the men’s javelin throw event at the Commonwealth Games. This achievement by Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh has elevated Indian athletics to new heights.
Rumesh Pathirage gave a brilliant performance
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage won the gold medal with a best throw of 89.75 meters in the final. He displayed consistency and confidence throughout the competition. His effort proved to be the best throw of the competition, securing him the top spot. Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra threw a best of 85.83 meters, which is considered his best performance of the season.
Although this distance wasn’t enough to secure him the gold medal, Neeraj still secured a silver medal for India, once again proving his consistency on the big stage.
Yashveer Singh created history
Young Indian athlete Yashvir Singh proved to be the biggest surprise package of the final. He won the bronze medal with a throw of 85.41 meters. He wasn’t considered a major contender before the competition, but in the final, he performed brilliantly under pressure and made history. Yashvir’s achievement is being seen as a very positive sign for the future of Indian javelin throwing. His success indicates that a new generation of javelin throwers in India is ready to pose a strong challenge at the international level.
Neeraj Chopra’s competitive journey
Neeraj Chopra opened the competition with a throw of 80.97 meters. He took the lead in his second attempt with a distance of 85.83 meters. At that point, it seemed he was headed for the gold medal. However, Romesh Pathirage then turned the tide with a throw of 89.75 meters. Neeraj failed to surpass that distance in his subsequent attempts.
He made several comeback attempts but was unable to challenge the Sri Lankan’s lead, ultimately finishing with the silver medal.