Neeraj Chopra, Yashvir Singh deliver historic javelin double for India at CWG 2026

India scripted history in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday as Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh clinched silver and bronze respectively, securing the country's first-ever double podium in the event. 

Neeraj, returning to the Commonwealth Games after missing the 2022 edition, produced a best effort of 85.83m to finish second behind Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage, who struck gold with 89.75m.

While Neeraj's medal was expected, it was Yashvir Singh who stole the limelight.

The 24-year-old unleashed a stunning 85.41m throw with his sixth and final attempt to leap into the bronze medal position, crossing the coveted 85m mark for the first time in his career. The throw was a new personal best and earned him his maiden international medal.

The double podium marked a landmark moment for Indian athletics.

It was the first time India had won two medals in the men's javelin throw at a Commonwealth Games.

Yashvir also became only the third Indian man to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's javelin throw, joining Kashinath Naik, who won bronze in Delhi in 2010, and Neeraj Chopra, who claimed gold on the Gold Coast in 2018 before adding silver in Glasgow.

India had all three throwers inside the top eight midway through the competition, with Rohit Yadav also staying in contention after registering 81.56m. However, he was unable to improve in the closing rounds and finished outside the medals.

The competition also saw a surprise early exit for Pakistan's reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, who failed to make the final eight after managing only 77.41m from his opening three throws.

For Neeraj, the silver marked a return to the Commonwealth Games podium after an emotional year following his heartbreaking finish at the 2025 World Championships.

For Yashvir, it was the breakthrough performance of his career.

With one throw, the young Indian not only rewrote his personal best but also etched his name into the history books, helping India achieve a feat it had never managed before in Commonwealth Games javelin history.