Rumesh Pathirage wins javelin gold at Asian Games in Japan

Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka secured the gold medal in the javelin event at the Asian Games held in Nagoya on September 28, 2026. He achieved a winning throw of 88.33 meters, overcoming rain throughout the competition. Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav from India finished with silver and bronze, registering throws of 85.14 and 84.35 meters, respectively. Pathirage's victory continues a trend of South Asian prowess in javelin, following success by Neeraj Chopra of India and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan in recent Olympics. Pathirage's recent form includes a top finish at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, where he recorded a personal-best throw of 92.62 meters.

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