CWG 2026: 'It Feels Great to Share the Podium': Neeraj Chopra Celebrates India's Historic Javelin Double

Standing on the Commonwealth Games podium with another Indian has become one of Neeraj Chopra's favourite sights.

Moments after securing silver in the men's javelin final, the Olympic champion turned his attention not to his own medal but to the athlete standing beside him—Yashvir Singh, the 24-year-old debutant who announced himself on the international stage with a sensational bronze.

"It feels great to be on the podium together," Chopra said, smiling after India celebrated another memorable double in a major championship.

The moment, he admitted, took him back to the Asian Games, where India had also celebrated a one-two finish in the event.

"I'm really happy that Yashvir achieved a personal best at such a crucial moment. It brings back memories of the Asian Games. It's always a joy to share the podium and hear the national anthem," Chopra added.

While Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage stole the spotlight with a gold medal-winning throw of 89.75m, India walked away with two medals in one of athletics' marquee events.

Chopra claimed silver with a season-best 85.83m, another encouraging sign that he is steadily returning to his best after his comeback from injury.

"I also achieved a season-best, and my comeback is progressing well. There are more competitions ahead, so I'm very happy," he said.

If Chopra's silver underlined his consistency, Singh's bronze announced the arrival of a new contender.

Competing in his first Commonwealth Games, Singh looked out of contention for much of the evening before producing the throw of his life.

His sixth and final attempt sailed 85.41 metres—a new personal best and good enough to snatch the bronze medal ahead of several established names, including Anderson Peters and Arshad Nadeem.

The young thrower said he never stopped believing.

"At one stage, I saw the bronze medal mark was around 82 metres. I told myself I'd already thrown beyond that before, so I knew I could do it again. Things weren't going well until the fifth throw, so I decided to give everything on the last attempt."

It proved to be the biggest throw of his career.

For Chopra, it was another medal. For Singh, it was a breakthrough. And for India, it was another reminder that the country's dominance in men's javelin is no longer the story of one champion. It is becoming the story of a generation.

(With inputs from ANI)