It was a an all South Asia podium at the men's javelin in CWG 2026: Pathirage, Neeraj, Yash Vir

Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced a shocking throw to beat Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem for the 2026 CWG men's javelin gold medal.

Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw Qualifier at Commonwealth Games 2026: India's Neeraj Chopra will be up against the likes of Arshad Nadeem, Rumesh Pathirage, and Anderson Peters for a spot on the podium.

The men's javelin qualification event will take place on July 30, followed by the final the next day. The CWG 2026 will once again witness the Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Indo-Pak rivalry in javelin.

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage secured Commonwealth Games gold with a strong throw. Neeraj Chopra returned from injury to claim the silver medal. Yash Vir Singh surprised many by winning a bronze medal. Pathirage's victory establishes him as the current world leader.

India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra is set to return to action on a highly anticipated day at the Commonwealth Games 2026, competing in the men's javelin throw final.

Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Men's Javelin Throw qualification event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 30. A total of 18 athletes from 14 countries will participate. Here is all y

India, July 31 -- Day 9 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow promises to be action-packed for India. Neeraj Chopra, the nation's biggest athletics star will hunt for a second Commonwealth Games gold medal.