'Conditions not best for javelin throwers': Neeraj Chopra after reaching final
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin final despite challenging, windy conditions in Glasgow. He expressed satisfaction that all three Indian competitors successfully advanced to the medal round.
Why it matters
As a high-profile athlete, Chopra's performance is a major point of national interest for India in international sporting events.
NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 despite difficult weather conditions in Glasgow. After finishing fifth in the qualification round with a best throw of 79.61m, the Olympic champion said the cold and changing winds made it tough for all athletes. However, he was happy that all three Indian javelin throwers reached the final. Neeraj in finalNeeraj did enough to secure his place in the 12-man final with a best throw of 79.61m at Scotstoun Stadium. In the gold medal match, he will compete against defending Commonwealth champion Arshad Nadeem, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, world champion Keshorn Walcott and former world champion Anderson Peters.India's Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh also qualified, giving India three medal hopes in the final.'Goal was to reach the final'Neeraj said he was not looking for a huge throw in the qualification round.
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