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- 1Sri 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.
- 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 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.