Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India’s Javelin Trio Qualifies for Commonwealth Games Final
Three Indian javelin throwers—Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh—made it to the final round of the men's javelin event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
They did this by throwing long distances in a windy qualification round.
Neeraj threw 79.61 meters, Rohit 78.37 meters, and Yash 78.36 meters.
All three were among the top twelve, so they earned a spot in the final.
India hopes that these three athletes can win medals and maybe even sweep the podium.
The competition will be tough, but the Indian team is confident and excited.
All three Indian javelin throwers qualified for the final at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Neeraj Chopra threw 79.61m, placing fifth overall in qualification.
Rohit Yadav achieved 78.37m, finishing ninth.
Yash Vir Singh recorded 78.36m, securing tenth place.
Windy conditions made the qualification round challenging for all competitors.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh
- What
- Qualified for the men's javelin final at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- Thursday, 2026 (qualification round)
- Where
- Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain
- Why
- To compete for medals and help India aim for a podium sweep
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Sport
- Men's Javelin Throw
- Qualifying Athletes
- Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Yash Vir Singh
- Qualifying Distances
- 79.61m, 78.37m, 78.36m
- Conditions
- Windy
