When is Neeraj Chopra's CWG 2026 javelin final? All you need to know
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the men's javelin final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He will face a competitive field including Arshad Nadeem and Keshorn Walcott in his pursuit of another gold medal.
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Neeraj Chopra is a high-profile athlete whose performance is a major point of national interest for Indian sports fans.
NEW DELHI: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Saturday. The former Olympic champion will be aiming to win another Commonwealth Games gold medal.Neeraj booked his place in the final with a best throw of 79.61m in the qualification round. He finished fifth overall after battling difficult conditions at Scotstoun Stadium and will be looking for a much better effort in the medal round.The Indian ace will face a strong challenge from defending Commonwealth champion Arshad Nadeem, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, reigning world champion Keshorn Walcott and former world champion Anderson Peters.
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