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Chopra Eyes Second CWG Gold Amidst Fierce Rivalry
31 Jul
Summary
- Neeraj Chopra competes in Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin on Thursday.
- He faces strong rivals like Arshad Nadeem and Anderson Peters.
- Chopra aims for his second Commonwealth Games javelin title.
Neeraj Chopra, India's acclaimed Olympic medallist in javelin throw, is set to compete in the Commonwealth Games 2026. His campaign begins on Thursday, July 30, with the qualification round for Group A, held at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. This marks Chopra's return to the Commonwealth Games after missing the 2022 edition due to injury, with his sights set on clinching his second gold medal in the event.
The competition promises to be intense, featuring a world-class field. Chopra will face formidable opponents such as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, the Paris Olympics gold medallist, and Grenada's Anderson Peters, a former world champion. The final round, determining the medalists, is scheduled for early hours of August 1 IST, promising an exciting conclusion to the javelin throw event.
