Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Neeraj Chopra to face Arshad Nadeem in CWG 2026 javelin final
Neeraj Chopra, India's top javelin thrower, will compete against Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
The qualification round is on June 30, and the final is on July 1.
Neeraj Chopra has won gold medals in previous Commonwealth Games and championships.
Other Indian contenders include Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh.
This event is highly anticipated as it features a showdown between two of the world's best javelin throwers.
Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
He will face reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage.
The qualification round is on June 30, 2026, and the final is on July 1, 2026.
Neeraj Chopra is in Group A, with the event starting at 2:55 PM IST.
Other Indian contenders include Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem, Rohit Yadav, Yashvir Singh
- What
- Men's Javelin Throw event at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- June 30, 2026 (Qualification), July 1, 2026 (Final)
- Where
- Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
- Why
- To compete for medals in the javelin throw event
Neeraj Chopra's Performance
Arshad Nadeem's Performance
Experience and Achievements
Neeraj Chopra's Performance
Neeraj Chopra has won gold medals in the Commonwealth Championships and the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Arshad Nadeem's Performance
Arshad Nadeem is the reigning Olympic champion and a strong contender.
Current Form
Neeraj Chopra's Performance
Neeraj Chopra is a top medal prospect for India in the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Arshad Nadeem's Performance
Arshad Nadeem is also a top contender and will be a significant challenge for Chopra.
- Event
- Men's Javelin Throw
- Date
- June 30, 2026 (Qualification), July 1, 2026 (Final)
- Location
- Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
- Neeraj Chopra's Group
- Group A
- Start Time (IST)
- 2:55 PM
- Other Indian Contenders
- Rohit Yadav, Yashvir Singh
