Athletics will take centre stage with medal events in men’s and women’s 4x100m relay and the men’s decathlon. India also have medal chances in the 4x400m mixed relay, with Muhammed Ajmal, Rupal, and Kiran Pahal in the lineup. In the decathlon, Tejaswin Shankar lies second after the first day, with the 110m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1500m scheduled for Friday.
India’s medal tally stands at 13, and Day 9 could add significantly to that count. After a busy boxing day on Friday, 10 Indian boxers, including Lovlina Borgohain, will be in action. Several more are also in line for a podium finish. While Neeraj and his compatriots aim for the top spot in the javelin final, the Indian athletes will be determined to end the day on a high.
Neeraj: ‘Rumesh is good boy, friend.. Goal to make finals, so happy with throw’
On his biggest threat Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage of Sri Lanka, Chopra said, “He’s a good boy. He’s a friend of mine. This year he really threw well. It’s good he’s doing something great for Sri Lanka.” (PTI)
In a low 80s qualification of the javelin at the Commonwealth Games 2026, India packed in 1/4th of the 12-man final, led by Neeraj Chopra’s 79.61 metres on the 5th place. Rohit Yadav (78.37) on 10th place and Yash Vir Singh (78.36) on 11th, made it 3 Indians for the Friday finale. Chopra improved on his first 76.28 to sit on fifth at 79.61m. A CWG champion from 2018, a harbinger of his Olympic gold, Chopra is returning from injury this time. He had missed the 2022 edition.
Chopra told the Olympic channel and other media, “I’m happy I’m in final. That was goal for final. Throw was ok. 79m throw in happy with. The goal is to go in final and give my best there.” (READ MORE)
