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- 1Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga wins Asian Games javelin gold▼Asian Games 2026: Rumesh Tharanga spoils India’s javelin party as Yash Vir Singh, Rohit Yadav win silver and bronze
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga won the men's javelin title at the 2026 Asian Games, denying India a podium sweep. India's Yash Vir Singh took silver and Rohit Yadav bronze, with both Indian throwers still finishing on the medal table in a highly anticipated athletics final.
- 2Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin gold▼Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka wins javelin at Asian Games and credits cricket background
Sri Lankan thrower Rumesh Pathirage won the javelin title at the Asian Games, and said his cricket background helped shape his throwing technique and power. His victory gives Sri Lanka a standout athletics moment at the Games, and his unusual path from cricket to elite javelin throwing has drawn attention from sports fans and commentators across the region.
- 3Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin title▼Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka wins javelin at Asian Games. Javelin's a specialty in South Asia
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won the javelin throw at the Asian Games, adding to the region's strong record in the event. Javelin has become a standout discipline for South Asian athletics, and the victory gives Sri Lanka another medal moment to celebrate at the continental games.
- 4India open Asian Games 2026 campaign on September 28▼Asian Games 2026 India schedule today, September 28: Indian cricket team starts campaign; javelin throw gold on offer
India's schedule at the 2026 Asian Games for September 28 centres on two events: the Indian cricket team begins its campaign at the Games, while Indian javelin throwers compete with a gold medal on offer. Sports outlets have published the day's full India schedule so fans can follow both the cricket opener and the javelin final.
- 5Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga takes Asian Games javelin gold ahead of India●Asian Games 2026: Rumesh Tharanga spoils India’s javelin party by winning gold medal
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga won the gold medal in the men's javelin at the Asian Games 2026, beating India's favoured throwers in an event India had been expected to dominate. The result ended India's hopes of a one-two finish in the javelin and marked a breakout moment for Tharanga on the continental stage, sparking reaction from athletics fans across South Asia.