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- 1India 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.
- 2Sri 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.
- 3Sri 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.
- 4Sri 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.
- 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.
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Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Asian Games 2026. Reports point to his absence being linked to his competition schedule and fitness management ahead of the season's major targets. Fans and sports commentators are debating what his withdrawal means for India's medal prospects and his preparation for upcoming global championships.
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India's star javelin thrower and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Asian Games 2026. No detailed explanation was given in the coverage, leaving the specific reason for his absence unclear. Chopra has been India's biggest athletics draw in recent years, so news that he will sit out the continental showpiece has drawn wide attention.
- 8Asian Games 2026 javelin throw: Nadeem, Tharanga headline contenders▼Asian Games 2026 javelin throw: Rumesh Tharanga, Arshad Nadeem among contenders - schedule, match time, where to watch live
Attention is turning to the javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Games, with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga and Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem named among the leading medal contenders. Fans are also looking up the event schedule, start times and where to watch the competition live as the continental showpiece approaches.
- 9Rumesh Tharanga: From fast bowler to javelin star▼Rumesh Tharanga: From 134kmph fast bowler to javelin star
Rumesh Tharanga, a Sri Lankan fast bowler who could reach 134kmph on the cricket field, has transitioned into javelin throwing and is now being profiled as a rising athletics talent. Coverage highlights his unusual switch from cricket bowling to javelin, disciplines that share a similar throwing motion, and follows his progress as he makes a name for himself in the sport.
- 10Japan's Kitaguchi Haruka targets 70m at Asian Games 2026▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Japan's Kitaguchi Haruka has her sights set on 70m. Can a home crowd help her get there?
Japanese javelin star Kitaguchi Haruka is aiming to break the 70-metre barrier at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in 2026. Competing on home soil in Japan, she hopes the crowd support can push her to the milestone as she prepares for the continental showpiece.