Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Neeraj Chopra Faces Arshad Nadeem in CWG 2026 Javelin Clash
Neeraj Chopra, a famous Indian javelin thrower, will compete in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
He will face Arshad Nadeem from Pakistan, who is also a top javelin athlete.
They will try to throw the javelin at least 84 meters to reach the final round.
The qualification round happens on July 30, and the final round is on August 1.
People can watch the event on Sony Sports channels and the Sony LIV app, and it will also be shown on DD Sports.
This competition is a big deal because it brings together athletes from many countries and shows who is the best in javelin.
Neeraj Chopra, two‑time Olympic medalist, will compete in the men's javelin qualification at CWG 2026 in Glasgow.
Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem will face Chopra, renewing the India‑Pakistan rivalry.
The qualification mark is 84 meters; 12 of 18 athletes will advance to the final.
The qualification round is scheduled for July 30, 2026, with the final on August 1, 2026.
Live coverage will be on Sony Sports Ten channels, Sony LIV, and DD Sports.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem, and other international javelin athletes
- What
- Men's javelin throw qualification at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- Qualification on July 30, 2026; Final on August 1, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Why
- To compete for gold and renew the India‑Pakistan rivalry
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026 men's javelin throw
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Qualification mark
- 84 meters
- Number of athletes
- 18
- Broadcast
- Sony Sports Ten, Sony LIV, DD Sports
