National Javelin Day 2026

National Javelin Day is observed on 7 August every year.

Key Points

• Commemorates Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal in men's javelin throw at:
  Tokyo Olympics 2020
• Declared by Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in 2021.
• First observed: 7 August 2022
• 2026 marks the 5th observance.

Prelims Fact

7 August → National Javelin Day → Neeraj Chopra → Tokyo 2020 Gold