India's star athlete and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra has secured his spot in the men's javelin throw final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 with a commanding qualification performance. Chopra delivered a best throw of 79.61 meters in the qualification round to seal his berth in the championship match. Returning to the Commonwealth Games stage after a four-year hiatus, the Indian icon is set to compete for his second career gold medal at the multi-sport event.
Neeraj Chopra's Commonwealth Games Record and Indian Teammates
Neeraj Chopra holds a storied history with the Commonwealth Games, having claimed a memorable gold medal at the Gold Coast 2018 Games in Australia. An injury forced him to miss the Birmingham 2022 edition, making his comeback in Glasgow a significant milestone in his sporting career. Heading into the final, Chopra aims to replicate his 2018 success and bring home another title for India.
Adding to India's strong presence in the final, fellow countrymen Yashvir and Rohit also advanced alongside Chopra. Their collective qualification gives the Indian contingent multiple contenders in the high-stakes event, sparking considerable excitement among track and field enthusiasts.
A Star-Studded Field in the Javelin Final
The path to the gold medal promises intense competition, as Chopra faces a formidable lineup of global throwers. Among the top competitors is Pakistan's star athlete Arshad Nadeem, the gold medalist from the Paris Olympics. The field also features Grenada's former world champion Anderson Peters and Sri Lanka's rising in-form athlete Rumesh Pathirage. With multiple world-class throwers vying for the top spot, the final scheduled for Saturday is expected to be a high-voltage contest.
Final Match Date and Official Start Time
The men's javelin throw final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1. For sports fans watching from India, the event will begin at 12:45 AM IST. This timing corresponds to the late night of July 31 extending into the early morning hours of August 1.
How to Watch: TV Telecast and Online Live Streaming
Fans across India have multiple options to watch the live action across television networks and streaming platforms. On television, the final will be broadcast in English on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD and HD, in Hindi on Sony Sports Ten 3 Hindi SD and HD, and in regional languages (Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada) on Sony Sports Ten 4. For viewers using free-to-air television and Free Dish networks, the match will be broadcast live on DD Sports.
For online viewers preferring mobile devices or web browsers, live streaming will be accessible through the SonyLIV application and its official website, allowing fans to track every throw of the final live.
