Sports · 10 August 2026

National Javelin Day - August 7

Exam-focused facts from the 10 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had designated August 7 as National Javelin Day to celebrate Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  • Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in men's javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a season's best throw of 86.48m.
  • The Indian track and field team returned from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 10 medals, including five silver and five bronze.
  • Adille Sumariwalla, chairman of the AFI selection committee, said Chopra's silver medal should be celebrated and that he is human after all.

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