India's Rohit Yadav has vowed to come back stronger after finishing seventh in the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Reflecting on his performance, the Indian athlete said difficult weather conditions and issues with the runway affected his rhythm during the competition. Despite missing out on a podium finish, Yadav described the event as a valuable learning experience that highlighted areas where he needs to improve ahead of future international competitions.

Yadav recorded a best throw of 81.56 metres in the final, placing seventh in a highly competitive field. Speaking after the event, he said the cold and windy conditions made it challenging to execute his throws effectively. He also pointed to the runway surface as another factor that disrupted his approach. While acknowledging the disappointing result, the Indian javelin thrower maintained that competing at the highest level provided important lessons that will help shape his preparations in the future.

"There was a lot of cold and wind on that day, which affected my throw. The runway conditions also disturbed me a little, but overall it was a good experience. I learned a lot from it, and there are many things I still need to improve," Yadav told ANI. His remarks reflected a positive mindset despite the setback, with the athlete choosing to focus on long-term development rather than dwelling on the final standings.

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Yadav also shared a message for aspiring athletes, stressing that perseverance, discipline and confidence are essential for success in sport. He said setbacks are inevitable in every athlete's career and should be viewed as opportunities to learn rather than reasons to lose motivation. According to him, consistent hard work and belief in one's abilities are the keys to achieving better performances in future competitions.

"For young athletes, the most important things are hard work, focus and self-belief. Sometimes a particular day doesn't go your way, and that's okay. You have to accept it, learn from it and believe that you can do better next time. We always give our 100 per cent, but sometimes things are not in our favour. The key is to keep trying and work towards making the next opportunity better," he said.

India concluded a successful Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign by finishing fourth in the overall medal standings with a total of 39 medals. The 122-member Indian contingent secured 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals, matching the country's fourth-place finish at the Birmingham Games despite competing in a reduced programme that excluded several sports in which India has traditionally performed strongly. The campaign was widely viewed as another encouraging chapter for Indian sport on the international stage.

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