Neeraj Chopra fifth as three Indians advance to CWG javelin medal round

Neeraj Chopra finished fifth in the Commonwealth Games javelin qualification with a best throw of 79.61m. Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh placed ninth and tenth with marks of 78.37m and 78.36m respectively, and all three Indian athletes progressed to the medal round.

The marks were recorded during the qualification phase of the Commonwealth Games javelin event, which determined who would move on to the medal-deciding stage. Chopra, who won the Commonwealth Games title in 2018, was India’s highest-placed competitor in the session. Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh joined him by meeting qualifying standards with their respective throws.

Chopra’s top effort measured 79.61m, leaving him fifth on the qualification leaderboard. That throw was recorded as his best in the round and secured his place among the finalists. The result kept the former champion in contention for a berth in the medal contest.

Rohit Yadav produced a best mark of 78.37m to finish ninth in qualification. Yashvir Singh followed closely with 78.36m, occupying the tenth spot. The two marks were separated by 0.01m, and both performances were sufficient to advance them into the next phase.

All three Indian javelin throwers — Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh — earned passage to the medal round of the Commonwealth Games competition. Their qualification means they will return for the session that determines final placings and medal winners. No additional competitor distances are reported here.

They will now contest the medal round, where final positions and podium places will be decided. The trio’s advancement keeps India represented among the contenders in the javelin final.