It was a an all South Asia podium at the men's javelin in CWG 2026: Pathirage, Neeraj, Yash Vir

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage secured Commonwealth Games gold with a strong throw. Neeraj Chopra returned from injury to claim the silver medal. Yash Vir Singh surprised many by winning a bronze medal. Pathirage's victory establishes him as the current world leader.

Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced a shocking throw to beat Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem for the 2026 CWG men's javelin gold medal.

Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw Qualifier at Commonwealth Games 2026: India's Neeraj Chopra will be up against the likes of Arshad Nadeem, Rumesh Pathirage, and Anderson Peters for a spot on the podium.

The men's javelin qualification event will take place on July 30, followed by the final the next day. The CWG 2026 will once again witness the Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Indo-Pak rivalry in javelin.

In the Commonwealth Games 2026, superstar Neeraj Chopra clinched a silver medal in the men`s javelin throw. Yashvir Singh also won a bronze medal in the marquee event. Following the achievements, India`s Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a congratulatory post for both athletes on his official social media handle.

In the biggest event for India, the men’s javelin final, Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir won silver and bronze respectively.

Neeraj Chopra Highlights, Commonwealth Games 2026: On Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra once again showed his class by finishing in the top with a stunning 79.

India, July 31 -- Day 9 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow promises to be action-packed for India. Neeraj Chopra, the nation's biggest athletics star will hunt for a second Commonwealth Games gold medal.