Neeraj Chopra won silver and Yashvir Singh claimed bronze in the men’s javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026, marking a historic double podium finish for India. Tejaswin Shankar also created history with India’s first-ever CWG decathlon medal.
Historic Double Podium in Javelin
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauded Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh for creating history with a memorable double podium finish in the men’s javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games. He praised their silver and bronze medal performances as a landmark achievement for Indian athletics and described the feat as a proud moment for the nation.
India created history in athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Chopra won the silver medal and debutant Singh claimed bronze in the men’s javelin throw, delivering a landmark double podium finish for the country.
“A double podium finish to remember! Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning Silver and YashVir Singh for securing Bronze in the Men’s Javelin Throw at the Commonwealth Games. Two Indians finishing on the podium is a historic first for this event. This is a truly proud milestone for Indian athletics!” Mandaviya wrote in an X post.
A double podium finish to remember! 🥈🥉🇮🇳 Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning Silver and Yash Vir Singh for securing Bronze in the Men’s Javelin Throw at the Commonwealth Games. Two Indians finishing on the podium is a historic first for this event. This is a truly… pic.twitter.com/QmqnW2VJT1 — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 31, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced a sensational performance to claim the gold medal with a best throw of 89.75m, which he achieved in his second attempt.
Tejaswin Shankar’s Landmark Decathlon Bronze
Mandaviya also congratulated Tejaswin Shankar for creating history by winning India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the decathlon event. He praised the athlete’s bronze medal achievement and said the nation is proud of his landmark accomplishment.
“History created in the Men’s Decathlon! Congratulations to TOPS athlete Tejaswin Shankar for winning Bronze and securing India’s first-ever CWG medal in the Decathlon. The entire country is proud of you,” Mandaviya wrote in another X post.
Shankar finished the competition with an impressive total of 7,976 points, marking a landmark achievement for Indian athletics.
The Indian athlete sealed the bronze medal after a strong performance in the final event, the 1500m race, where he clocked 4:36.19.
Despite a late challenge from England’s competitor, Shankar held his ground as his rival’s timing of 4:32.29 was not enough to overtake him, allowing the Indian to secure a historic podium finish.
(ANI)
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