The highly anticipated competition between Neeraj Chopra from India and Arshad Nadeem from Pakistan will once again be at the core of the Commonwealth games men’s javelin final. Nevertheless, in this edition of the competition, the spotlight is not only centered on the famous rivals but also includes a young talent, Rumesh Pathirage from Sri Lanka, thus promising a challenging three way competition for the medal.
Both Neeraj and Arshad have been ruling men’s javelin throughout the recent years and have been impressing everyone with their fantastic performance on the international arena. They have been competing against each other in all important games making the fans wait for another match between them in the final of the Commonwealth games. At the same time, Rumesh’s great performance has added to the already interesting event.
The Sri Lankan athlete has been improving his performance for several seasons now, being consistent enough to make him one of the most prominent javelin players in the region. The fact that Rumesh managed to qualify for the final gives grounds to think that he has a chance to beat the established order.
With Neeraj Chopra making his way into the finals, he will certainly be amongst the favourites as he is known for his consistency and for throwing under pressure. Neeraj is one of the Olympic champions and also remains one of the finest javelin throwers in the world as he can throw past the 85-meter mark almost always.
Arshad Nadeem also stands to be one of the biggest contenders for the favourite position as well, since he always makes sure that his throwing technique is up to the mark and his calmness is another big reason why he always succeeds at his international tournaments. Competitions between Neeraj and Arshad make for a wonderful rivalry in athletics as they serve as inspiration for young javelin throwers all over South Asia.
The entry of Pathirage has made the game much more difficult for everyone, as an impressive opening throw from the Sri Lankan might put pressure on both the favorites and make them perform their best in the final.
Apart from the battle for medals, the final also marks the rise in the prowess of the sport in South Asia, as the presence of elite throwers from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka marks the competitiveness of the region in the sport of athletics internationally.
The fans are in for a treat, as the final is expected to be a high-caliber affair where every throw counts. Although Chopra and Nadeem continue to be the front runners for the gold medal, the presence of Pathirage means that the javelin final in the Commonwealth Games will be one of the most anticipated events in athletics.
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