India, Aug. 1 -- The much-awaited Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem showdown at the Commonwealth Games 2026 men's javelin throw final ended in a surprising fashion, with the defending champion missing out on the podium race. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won the CWG title in Birmingham, failed to improve beyond his best throw of 77.41m, finishing ninth and losing the chance to defend his gold medal.

Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra delivered a strong performance for India, producing a season-best throw of 85.83m on his second attempt to move into medal contention and secure the silver medal position. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage stole the spotlight with a stunning 89.75m throw to claim the gold medal. Here is a complete breakdown of the In...