CWG 2026: Neeraj Chopra says there's still room for improvement despite winning javelin throw silver: ‘I could have…’
Neeraj Chopra won silver in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a best throw of 85.83m.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga won gold with a throw of 89.75m.
Chopra said he is still regaining rhythm after injury, having returned at the Doha Diamond League in June.
He noted cautious throws due to wind conditions and his fitness, saying he could have performed better.
Chopra, a two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, plans to compete in upcoming tournaments to regain full fitness.
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