Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League last week with a season-best throw of 88.05 metres.

Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra produced his best performance in more than a year but was pipped to the post by the rising Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage for the top spot by a mere nine centimeters in the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Friday.

Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League 2026 Highlights: Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage pipped India's Neeraj Chopra to first by just 0.09m at the Lausanne Diamond League javelin event.

Neeraj Chopra Lausanne Diamond League 2026 Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch

The budding rivalry between rising Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage and Indian ace Neeraj Chopra will once again be an intriguing battle when the two square off in the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Friday.

Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra was not at his best under testing conditions but still delivered a silver medal while Yashvir Singh fetched a surprise bronze with his last throw in the Commonwealth Games on Friday.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Streaming, Neeraj Chopra In Action In Men's Javelin Final: When And Where To Watch

Neeraj Chopra at the Commonwealth Games 2026, Javelin Throw: Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final, while India clinched silver and bronze with Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh respectively.

Commonwealth Games 2026, Men's Javelin Throw Final: Neeraj Chopra would look to replicate his 2018 Games gold medal but faces stiff competition in Glasgow.

Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem had an unexpected outing in the men's javelin throw qualification round. Although both progressed to the final, neither managed to cross the 80-metre mark with their respective throws.