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Javelin throw final Live Updates, Asian Games 2026: Rumesh Pathirage favourite for gold, no Neeraj Chopra in action
Javelin throw final Live Updates, Asian Games 2026: Neeraj Chopra won't be in action due to an injury, and Rumesh Pathirage is the favourite for gold.
- 40 Sec agoGulveer Singh supremacy!
- 7 Mins agoUnder 10 minutes for live action
- 10 Mins agoWhere is the live streaming available?
- 13 Mins agoArshad Nadeem's performance
- 15 Mins agoWho all are competing?
- 21 Mins agoRumesh Pathirage favourite
- 33 Mins agoWhy no Neeraj?
- 44 Mins agoHello and welcome!
Javelin throw final Live Updates, Asian Games 2026: India's men's javelin throw campaign at the Asian Games 2026 will reach its decisive stage on Monday, September 28, with Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh set to compete in the final in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The event will take place without defending champion Neeraj Chopra, who was ruled out of the Asian Games after suffering an ankle ligament injury, bringing his 2026 season to an early end. Chopra had won consecutive Asian Games gold medals in 2018 and 2023, making his absence a significant change to India's javelin campaign....Read More
Rohit Yadav will lead India's challenge after producing a 2026 season-best throw of 87.68m. Yash Vir Singh, who replaced Chopra in India's final squad, has also crossed the 80m mark this season and arrives after winning a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The Indian duo will face a strong continental field, with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem among the prominent names in the competition. Pathirage has enjoyed a breakthrough season and produced a huge 89.75m throw to win gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Gulveer Singh supremacy!
Meanwhile, Gulveer Singh has just won a silver medal in the men's 1500m final, his second of the ongoing Asian Games. He had previously won a silver in the Asian Games 2026, clocking a time of 28:29.38.
Under 10 minutes for live action
We are just minutes away from the live action to begin at men's javelin throw final. The event is expected to go down to the wire and let's see who emerges as the one with Asiad gold. Pathirage has a lot to play for as he has never won a medal at the Asian Games.
Where is the live streaming available?
The live streaming for the men's javelin throw event will be available on the SonyLiv app and Sony Sports Network. The action would be available on the athletics stream.
Arshad Nadeem's performance
Arshad Nadeem has been having a horrid run of late and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallist would look to bounce back in style. However, winning a medal wouldn't be that easy as the field is stacked for the javelin throw final.
Who all are competing?
Here are all the participants in today's event:
Rumesh Pathirage
Rohit Yadav
Yash Vir Singh
Sumesha Ranasinghe
Yuta Sakiyama
Taepoong Nam
Rin Suzuki
Arshad Nadeem
Sarvar Ismoilov
Alexey Khlystov
Muhammad Yasir
Abd Hafiz
Alazemi Abdulrahman
Silfanus Ndiken
Rumesh Pathirage favourite
Rumesh Pathirage is the favourite to win gold here as he has already thrown 90m+ on three occasions this year. In 2026, he has won the gold at Commonwealth Games and also emerged victorious in the Diamond League final.
Why no Neeraj?
Neeraj Chopra suffered an injury during a training session before the Diamond League and hence pulled out of the remainder of the season. He had won gold in the last two editions and now the onus would be on Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh to bring a medal for India in the javelin event. But can they make it happen here? Only time will tell.
Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the men's javelin throw final at the Asian Games. Live action will begin at 4:45 PM IST. Stay tuned for more.
