CWG 2026: Mansukh Mandaviya hails Neeraj-Yashvir's historic Javelin double
Glasgow, August 1
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauded Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh for creating history with a memorable double podium finish in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games.
He praised their silver and bronze medal performances as a landmark achievement for Indian athletics and described the feat as a proud moment for the nation.
India created history in athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Chopra won the silver medal and debutant Singh claimed bronze in the men's javelin throw, delivering a landmark double podium finish for the country.
"A double podium finish to remember! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning Silver and YashVir Singh for securing Bronze in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Commonwealth Games. Two Indians finishing on the podium is a historic first for this event. This is a truly proud milestone for Indian athletics!" Mandaviya wrote in an X post.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced a sensational performance to claim the gold medal with a best throw of 89.75m, which he achieved in his second attempt.
Mandaviya also congratulated Tejaswin Shankar for creating history by winning India's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the decathlon event.
He praised the athlete's bronze medal achievement and said the nation is proud of his landmark accomplishment.
"History created in the Men's Decathlon! Congratulations to TOPS athlete Tejaswin Shankar for winning Bronze and securing India's first-ever CWG medal in the Decathlon. The entire country is proud of you," Mandaviya wrote in another X post.
Shankar finished the competition with an impressive total of 7,976 points, marking a landmark achievement for Indian athletics.
The Indian athlete sealed the bronze medal after a strong performance in the final event, the 1500m race, where he clocked 4:36.19. Despite a late challenge from England's competitor, Shankar held his ground as his rival's timing of 4:32.29 was not enough to overtake him, allowing the Indian to secure a historic podium finish.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I am so emotional right now! Watching Neeraj and Yashvir stand together on that podium... just wow! And Tejaswin's story is even more inspiring - coming from a decathlon background which nobody gives importance to in India. Government needs to invest more in athletics training centers across the country, especially in smaller cities and villages where talent often gets ignored. This is just the beginning!
Hats off to our athletes! But let's be honest - 89.75m for gold means Sri Lanka's boy was in a different league today. Still, silver and bronze in a global event is no joke. Neeraj continues to be our most reliable medal hope and Yashvir is a great find. The TOPS scheme is clearly working - look at the results across disciplines!
Tejaswin's decathlon bronze is honestly the biggest achievement for me! Decathlon is called the ultimate test of an athlete - 10 events over 2 days at 7976 points. Our sports authorities always focus on cricket and glamour sports but this proves that with proper support, we can excel in every discipline. Mandaviya ji should now focus on grassroots development so we don't just rely on a handful of talent.
Great to see India dominating in athletics now! The javelin double is truly historic. I've been following CWG closely and the way Indian athletes are performing across multiple events is remarkable. Neeraj Chopra has become an icon for the whole athletics community, not just in India but across Asia. Congratulations to all the medal winners! 🏅
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