Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra wins javelin silver, 10 boxers reach finals - Highlights
Follow for all the highlights from Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Neeraj Chopra, Indian boxers, judokas and Tejaswin Shankar compete in Glasgow.
After another successful outing that saw Lovepreet Singh and Seema Kaliramna add silver and bronze, respectively, to India's medal tally, the country's athletes return for a crucial Day 9 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
On Friday, India scripted history in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh clinched silver and bronze respectively, securing the country's first-ever double podium in the event.
Meanwhile, Tejaswin Shankar bagged his first-ever Decathlon medal for India, winning a bronze medal despite struggling with an injury before the start of his event.
On the other hand, Asmita Dey (Women's 48Kg) and Harsh Singh (Men's 60Kg) became the first-ever Indian judokas to win a CWG gold medal. Yamini Mourya (57Kg) won the silver medal.
In addition, all ten Indian semi-finalists in boxing won their respective bouts and will fight for Gold on Saturday.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 1 Aug 2026 12:45 AM IST
Boxing, Women's 75kg SF: Lovlina wins Round 1
A clam start to the contest with both boxers testing the waters. Lovlina pushing forward slowly, before Taafaki surprises with a couple of jabs. The Indian has it in control though.
Lovlina on the offensive now and she has handed a couple of punches. Taafaki returns in kind and Lovlina is taken aback.
But the Indian is able to bounce back and she's taken the charge now.
As expected, Lovlina cruises to take the opening round 5-0.
- 1 Aug 2026 12:40 AM IST
Boxing, Women's 75kg SF: Lovlina Borgohain opens her campaign
It's been days since boxing action started in Glasgow but this is the first time that Lovlina Borgohain takes the ring.
She was handed a bye into the semi-finals, assuring herself of a medal even before the opening ceremony.
Can she take down Tuvalu's Tarona Taafaki?
- 1 Aug 2026 12:35 AM IST
Athletics, Men's Javelin Throw Final: Neeraj Chopra in action
The most-awaited men's javelin throw final is set to take place at 12:45 AM IST.
Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra will be in action, alongside two more Indians, Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, in the 12-man final field.
Alongside Neeraj, there are many world-class javelin throwers in the field, like two-time World Champion Anderson Peters, reigning world champion Keshorn Walcott, and reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem.
However, the world Lead Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka is the favourite for the event, given his magnificent form this year.
Overall, an exciting final awaits!
Here is the startlist:
- 1 Aug 2026 12:21 AM IST
Boxing, Women's 60kg SF: Priya Ghanghas WINSS!
Priya Ghanghas, playing from the red corner wins the first round on 4-1 split.
Her opponent Lucy Kings-Wheatley responds in a stellar fashion, winning the second with the exact 4-1 scoreline.
With all five judges level at 19-19 for both boxers, it is all to play for in the final round.
The third round is as tight as the first two have been. There's nothing to tell who will get this bout and a spot in the final.
It is Priya Ghanghas. She has outboxed Wheatley in the final round, winning it unanimously.
That means Priya has won the bout unanimously. Yet another Indian is in the final!
- 1 Aug 2026 12:13 AM IST
Athletics, Men's Decathlon Javelin Throw: Tejaswin Shankar ends the Javelin throw with a best of 53.12m
Shankar's second attempt at 53.12m proved to be his best as he had a foul on the other two attempts, and hence his men's javelin competition with 635 points.
He ends the men's javelin competition in 4th place is now jumped up to third place in the overall standings, having 7272 points and 109 points lead over the current 4th place Sammy Ball of England.
With just one final event of 1500m left, he will aim to maintain his lead and win a medal in the event.
- 31 July 2026 11:50 PM IST
Athletics, Men's Decathlon Javelin Throw: Tejaswin Shankar threw 53.12m on his second attempt
After failing his first attempt, Tejaswin registered a good season-best throw of 53.12m, which will give him 635 points.
He is currently in fourth place in the javelin competition and is in third position in the overall standings with 7272 points.
- 31 July 2026 11:42 PM IST
Boxing, Women's 51kg SF: Sakshi Chaudhary WINSSS!
Sakshi in full control and she can afford to take it a bit easy in the final three minutes. Just needs to ensure that she doesn't go into a shell.
Sakshi is drawing Amber-Jane Wall into her by keeping an open stance. She then evades those jabs comfortably before landing on the counter using her long levers.
The clock winds down and there was very little the Canadian could do there.
This should be an unanimous decision win for Sakshi Chaudhary.
It indeed is. 6/6 in the final for India in Boxing in Glasgow!
- 31 July 2026 11:37 PM IST
Boxing, Women's 51kg SF: Sakshi takes Round 2
Amber-Jane Wall on the attack early in the second round. Sakshi is in control, landing straight punches to her face. The Indian is using her reach well, putting those blows from afar.
Sakshi's lateral movement is excellent as well, moving extremely quick. The Indian seems to be cruising with a minute left in the round.
Much of the final minute is spent with Sakshi moving around in the ring, negating anything the Canadian has to throw at her.
Sakshi wins the second round unanimously.
