CWG 2026: India’s double delight in javelin—Yashvir wins bronze, Neeraj silver; PM extends congratulations

CWG 2026: India’s double delight in javelin—Yashvir wins bronze, Neeraj silver; PM extends congratulations

Excellent news arrived for India from the javelin throw event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Olympic star Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal with a season-best throw of 85.83 meters, while Yashvir Singh secured the bronze by achieving a personal-best throw of 85.41 meters in his final attempt. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the gold with a throw of 89.75 meters. This marks Yashvir’s first international medal, while Neeraj once again demonstrated his consistency on the big stage.