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Medal Surge: Neeraj Chopra and Tejaswin Shankar Lead India’s Athletics and Boxing Assault on Day 8 in Glasgow
Olympic champion clears qualification hurdle in javelin while all-rounder Shankar holds strong in decathlon as Indian pugilists lock in multiple podium positions.
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jul 31, 2026 · 6 min read
On a thrilling Day 8 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, India’s track and field contingent powered into medal contention. Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final, while decathlete Tejaswin Shankar maintained his position near the top of the standings.
Indian athletics delivered a masterclass in composure and tactical execution on Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Headlined by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in the field events and supported by a relentless boxing contingent in the ring, team India launched a major multi-sport charge toward the upper echelons of the medal tally. All eyes at the Alexander Stadium were fixed on the men's javelin throw qualification round, where Neeraj Chopra made swift work of his opening assignment. Delivering a clean, controlled throw of 79.61 meters on his opening attempt, the reigning superstar qualified comfortably for the blockbuster final. Demonstrating the growing depth of Indian track and field, Chopra will be joined in the medal round by countrymen Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh, marking a historic triple-finalist presence for India in a major international javelin event. Meanwhile, in the grueling two-day men's decathlon, national record holder Tejaswin Shankar continued his extraordinary display of versatility and grit. Following strong individual performances across the 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400m, Shankar held firm in second position overall with 4,339 points—trailing leader Damian Warner of Canada by just 14 points heading into the decisive pole vault, javelin, and 1500m events. Inside the boxing arena, India’s pugilists mounted an equally dominant campaign, converting operational consistency into guaranteed silverware. With ten Indian boxers…