India enjoyed a memorable day in the men’s javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning two medals in the same event. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra claimed the silver medal with a best throw of 85.83 metres, while young Indian thrower Yashvir Singh secured the bronze medal with a personal best effort of 85.41 metres.
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathiraja stole the show by winning the gold medal with a brilliant throw of 89.75 metres, ending Sri Lanka’s long wait for a Commonwealth Games gold medal since 2006.
Who is Yash Vir Singh?
At just 24 years old, Yash Vir Singh has emerged as one of India’s brightest javelin talents. The Rajasthan athlete made his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, and he announced himself on the international stage with a bronze medal-winning performance.
Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Yash Vir initially loved playing basketball before switching to javelin throw. During his early training days, he even practised with a bamboo javelin, highlighting his humble beginnings.
Javelin Runs in His Family
Yashvir’s sporting inspiration came from his father, Rai Singh, who was a national-level javelin thrower. Watching his father compete encouraged Yashvir to take up the sport seriously.
With constant support from his family and years of hard work, he steadily climbed through the ranks to become one of India’s top javelin throwers.
The Record That Put Him in the Spotlight
Yash Vir first grabbed national attention when he broke Neeraj Chopra’s meet record at the Indian Under-20 Federation Cup.
In 2022, he became one of the few Indian athletes to throw the javelin beyond the 80-metre mark, confirming his status as one of the country’s most promising talents.
Steady Rise on the International Stage
Yash Vir continued to impress in senior-level competitions. At the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, he finished fifth with a then personal best of 82.57 metres.
His consistent performances also helped him qualify for the 2025 World Athletics Championships through the world ranking quota, where he represented India on the global stage.
First International Medal for Yash Vir Singh
The Commonwealth Games 2026 bronze medal is the first international medal of Yash Vir Singh’s career. His outstanding throw of 85.41 metres was also a new personal best, making the achievement even more special. Sharing the podium with Neeraj Chopra is expected to boost his confidence ahead of future global competitions.
Historic Moment for Indian Javelin
Yash Vir Singh also created history by becoming only the third Indian male athlete to win a Commonwealth Games medal in men’s javelin throw.
Before him, Kashinath Naik won bronze in 2010, while Neeraj Chopra claimed gold in 2018 and added a silver medal in 2026.
With Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh standing together on the podium, Indian javelin once again proved its strength on the international stage, while Yash Vir announced himself as one of the country’s future medal hopes.