Before Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka hurled a monster 89.75 meters to win the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games javelin throw, it appeared as though Neeraj Chopra's dominance had returned.

However, Neeraj and Yashvir Singh's crucial final throw made sure that two Indians were on the podium.

Yashvir won his first major gold with a new personal best of 85.41 meters, while double Olympic winner Neeraj won silver with a throw of 85.83 meters.

Neeraj began the competition with a throw of 80.97 meters on his first try, despite severe headwinds.

Neeraj made a second attempt to turn back time. He threw the spear, whirled around with both arms raised in triumph while the javelin was still in flight, and let out a joyful shout that brought back memories of his career's dominant days.

As the screens flashed 85.83m and Neeraj advanced to the gold medal position with a season best, it appeared like the "no-look" celebration would last.

However, a few moments later, Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka, the world leader and the season's finest thrower, hurled an incredible 89.75 meters to win the gold medal and ultimately the championship.

Before fouling on his fifth and sixth attempts, Neeraj made two more 80+ throws (81.29m and 80.73m).

This is Neeraj's first big medal since recovering from an injury sustained during the Tokyo World Championships.

Rumesh, who has been on an incredible run this year, won his maiden multi-sporting championship with just one legal throw.

Yashvir saves the best for last.

Before the final round began, Yashvir was ranked sixth. Keshorn Walcott, the world champion, moved up to eighth place with a throw of 82.55 meters.

But in his final effort to secure the bronze medal and earn his first major medal, Yashvir showed up with a new personal best of 85.41 meters.

Rohit Yadav, the third Indian in the competition, temporarily occupied the third position as well before South Africa's Douw Smit overthrew him with an 82.88-meter throw.

Rohit's best throw was his second one, which was 81.56 meters, but he was unable to improve, with the most of his throws falling sideways, and he finished sixth in the competition.

India's sixth and seventh medals in athletics are Neeraj's silver and Yashvir's bronze.