Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Neeraj Chopra aims for CWG 2026 javelin gold
Neeraj Chopra is a famous Indian javelin thrower.
He won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games but missed the 2022 edition due to an injury.
Now, he is preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
He wants to win gold again and break the current record of 90.18m set by Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
Neeraj has thrown over 90m once before, at the 2025 Doha Diamond League.
If he wins in Glasgow, he will be the first Indian athlete to win two Commonwealth Games gold medals in track and field.
Neeraj Chopra aims to win his second Commonwealth Games gold medal in javelin throw.
He is preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after recovering from an injury.
Neeraj's career-best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the 2025 Doha Diamond League.
He aims to break the current Commonwealth Games record of 90.18m held by Arshad Nadeem.
Winning gold in Glasgow would make Neeraj the first Indian track and field athlete to win two Commonwealth Games gold medals.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra, Indian javelin thrower
- What
- Aiming to win gold and break records at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Glasgow, UK
- Why
- To become the first Indian track and field athlete to win two CWG gold medals and break the Asian record
Neeraj's Ambition
Records and Challenges
Winning Gold
Neeraj's Ambition
Neeraj Chopra aims to win his second Commonwealth Games gold medal in javelin throw.
Records and Challenges
He faces competition from Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who holds the current Commonwealth Games record.
Breaking Records
Neeraj's Ambition
Neeraj aims to break the 90m mark and set a new national record.
Records and Challenges
He needs to surpass his own career-best throw of 90.23m and the Asian record held by Arshad Nadeem.
- Current Commonwealth Games Record
- 90.18m by Arshad Nadeem (2022)
- Neeraj's Career-Best Throw
- 90.23m (2025 Doha Diamond League)
- Neeraj's Highest Throw on UK Soil
- 82.26m (2017 World Athletics Championships)
- Asian Record
- 92.97m by Arshad Nadeem (2024 Paris Olympics)
- Neeraj's Previous CWG Gold
- 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Sources
History beckons Neeraj Chopra at CWG 2026! 5 records Indian javelin star can break at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Neeraj Chopra in 'perfect physical shape' for Commonwealth Games, India eyes more medals