Neeraj Chopra silver, Yashvir Singh bronze as India secure two javelin medals at Commonwealth Games

Neeraj Chopra took the silver medal and Yashvir Singh added a bronze to give India two podium finishes in the javelin at the Commonwealth Games. Chopra, the 28-year-old Tokyo Olympic champion, produced a season-best throw of 85.83m on his second attempt despite difficult weather and finished second.

Chopra’s performance came in testing conditions that limited the field, yet he managed to post his best mark of the season early in the competition. The result left him in second place on the day, while Yashvir Singh secured the bronze, completing a double podium for India in the event. Reports noted that Chopra was not at his best in the adverse weather but still delivered the 85.83m effort when it counted.

On his second attempt Chopra reached 85.83m, a mark recorded as his season best, which ultimately proved enough for the silver medal. The Tokyo Olympic champion’s showing contrasted with the conditions, underlining the value of that single strong throw. Officials listed the throw and his finishing position accordingly.

Yashvir Singh joined Chopra on the podium, rounding out India’s two-medal haul in the javelin at the Commonwealth Games. His bronze completed the team’s double success in the discipline and contributed to the nation’s medal count in the athletics programme. The pair’s results were recognized as two separate podium finishes for India in the same event.

Event coverage highlighted the challenging weather as a factor affecting athletes’ consistency, yet Chopra’s second-attempt season best stood out amid those complications. Observers recorded that Chopra was not at his best but still produced a top mark, while Singh secured the third-place finish. Both results were logged in the event standings.

The outcome left India with silver and bronze in the javelin at the Commonwealth Games, with Chopra taking second and Yashvir Singh third. Their medals represent two podium positions for India in the event and were achieved under difficult conditions.