Neeraj Chopra takes silver, Yashvir wins bronze as India secure two medals in javelin at CWG
Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a season-best distance of 85.83m. His teammate Yashvir Singh claimed the bronze medal with a personal best throw of 85.41m, while Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage took gold.
Why it matters
This performance highlights India's growing dominance in international athletics and the continued success of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on the global stage.
Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal, while Yashvir Singh pulled off a surprise bronze with his final throw as India had two athletes on the podium in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday.Neeraj, the 28-year-old Tokyo Olympic champion, was not at his best in difficult weather but still managed a season-best throw of 85.83m in his second attempt to finish second.
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