India added two more medals to its athletics tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw, while Yash Vir Singh delivered a personal best to clinch bronze at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow.
The event witnessed a surprise winner as Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced a sensational throw to claim the gold medal.
Neeraj Finishes with Season’s Best
Neeraj Chopra recorded a best throw of 85.83 metres, his best performance of the season, to finish second in challenging weather conditions, with temperatures hovering around 14°C.
Despite improving his season’s best, Neeraj was unable to surpass Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, whose outstanding second-round throw proved decisive.
The silver medal adds another major international podium finish to Neeraj’s decorated career, which already includes Olympic and World Championship titles.
Sri Lanka’s Pathirage Stuns the Field
Twenty-three-year-old Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage adapted quickly to the difficult conditions and produced a remarkable throw of 89.75 metres in the second round.
The effort ultimately secured Sri Lanka the gold medal, with no other competitor able to challenge the mark during the remainder of the competition.
Officials initially took additional time to confirm the distance amid speculation that the throw had crossed the 90-metre mark.
Yash Vir Singh Bags Maiden Commonwealth Medal
India’s Yash Vir Singh produced the performance of his career in his sixth and final attempt, registering a personal best throw of 85.41 metres to secure the bronze medal.
The medal marks Yash Vir’s first Commonwealth Games podium finish and highlights his emergence as one of India’s promising javelin throwers.
Other Indian Performances
India’s Rohit Yadav finished seventh with a best throw of 81.56 metres.
Meanwhile, defending Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan endured a disappointing outing, finishing ninth after recording a best throw of 77.41 metres, which was not enough to qualify for the final eight attempts.
Fans Turn Out in Large Numbers
Neeraj Chopra’s presence attracted one of the biggest crowds at Scotstoun Stadium, with a large number of Indian supporters and local spectators gathering to watch the Olympic champion compete.
Despite the cold conditions, fans remained at the venue long after the event, hoping to catch a glimpse of Neeraj and capture photographs with one of India’s biggest sporting icons.
The silver medal further strengthens India’s athletics campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, while Yash Vir Singh’s breakthrough bronze signals the country’s growing depth in men’s javelin.
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