Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh qualify for CWG 2026 javelin final
Glasgow, July 30
Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh secured places in the men's javelin final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after a challenging qualification round affected by windy conditions in Glasgow on Thursday, according to ESPN.
Neeraj, who has often sealed qualification with a single big throw in major events, had to wait until his second attempt to secure his place in the final. The Olympic champion opened with a modest 76.28m before improving to 79.61m with his second throw, which placed him fifth in the qualification standings. He opted against taking his final attempt after confirming his spot among the top 12, according to ESPN.
Yash Vir Singh began his campaign with a 73.89m throw before improving gradually through the round. His final attempt produced his best effort of 78.36m, helping him finish 10th and book his place in the final.
Rohit Yadav also made it through after a consistent performance. He started with 77.04m and produced his best throw of 78.37m in the second round, which placed him ninth overall. He decided not to take his final attempt, with his qualification position appearing secure.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage topped the qualification standings with an impressive 82.84m throw, while Grenada's Anderson Peters finished second with 81.29m. South Africa's Douw Smit (80.64m) and England's Ben East (80.38m) were the other athletes to cross the 80m mark.
Olympics 2024 gold-medallist Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan qualified in seventh place with a best throw of 78.63m, while several big names struggled in the difficult conditions.
The final qualification list saw Neeraj finish fifth, Rohit ninth and Yash Vir Singh 10th, with all three Indians advancing to the medal round.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So proud of Neeraj, Rohit and Yash! Having three Indians in a javelin final at the CWG is a huge achievement. But I do wish our media stops treating every minor improvement like a gold medal—let the athletes focus on performance, not hype. Still, best of luck to all three!
Windy conditions always make qualification tricky. Neeraj is a master of pacing himself, but I'm equally excited about Yash Vir Singh—his gradual improvement from 73.89m to 78.36m shows he has a good temperament. And let's not forget Arshad Nadeem is also in the mix; that adds a nice competitive edge from across the border.
Good to see Rohit Yadav qualifying consistently too! But let's be real—if Neeraj doesn't step up to 85m+ in the final, medal might slip. The Sri Lankan and Grenadian throwers are looking dangerous. Still, chak de India! 🇮🇳
As someone who follows athletics, I'm impressed by the depth India is developing in javelin. Three finalists is a sign of good grassroots work. The windy conditions equalized the field today, but the final should show real form. Neeraj's experience will be key.
This is wonderful for Indian athletics! But I feel bad for the athletes who didn't make it—competition at CWG is fierce. Neeraj is a living legend, but Rohit and
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