India enjoyed another memorable day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow as Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw, while compatriot Yashvir Singh produced a brilliant late effort to claim the bronze medal, giving India a double podium finish in one of the marquee athletics events.
The gold medal went to Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage, who delivered an outstanding throw of 89.75 metres, the best effort of the competition.
Neeraj Chopra Settles for Silver
Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra registered a season-best throw of 85.83 metres, which earned him the silver medal.
Despite several strong attempts, Chopra was unable to surpass Pathirage’s remarkable 89.75m effort. Nevertheless, the silver adds another major international medal to his illustrious career and continues his consistent run on the global stage.
Yashvir Singh Produces Personal Best for Bronze
India’s Yashvir Singh delivered one of the biggest performances of his career by producing a personal-best throw of 85.41 metres on his final attempt to secure the bronze medal.
His last-round effort lifted him onto the podium and completed an impressive double-medal finish for India in the men’s javelin event.
Rohit Yadav Finishes Fifth
India’s third finalist, Rohit Yadav, also performed creditably, recording a best throw of 81.56 metres to finish fifth in a highly competitive field.
With three Indian athletes reaching the final, the event highlighted the country’s growing depth in men’s javelin throw.
Final Medal Standings
| Position | Athlete | Country | Best Throw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Rumesh Pathirage | Sri Lanka | 89.75m |
| Silver | Neeraj Chopra | India | 85.83m |
| Bronze | Yashvir Singh | India | 85.41m |
India’s Athletics Campaign Gains Momentum
The double podium finish further strengthened India’s athletics campaign in Glasgow and contributed to one of the country’s best days at the Games.
The medals came alongside strong performances in judo and other events, helping India improve its overall position in the Commonwealth Games medal standings.
PM Modi Congratulates the Medal Winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Neeraj Chopra and the other Indian medal winners, praising their dedication and saying their achievements continue to make every Indian proud. Messages of appreciation also poured in from fans, athletes, and sports administrators across the country.
A Strong Statement Ahead of Future Competitions
While Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on gold, his season-best performance reaffirmed his status among the world’s leading javelin throwers. At the same time, Yashvir Singh’s breakthrough bronze and Rohit Yadav’s top-five finish underscored India’s growing strength in the event.
With multiple Indian athletes now consistently competing at the highest level, the Commonwealth Games results provide further encouragement ahead of upcoming international athletics competitions.
