Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins javelin gold, stuns Neeraj Chopra

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage secured the javelin gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, achieving a winning throw of 89.75 meters. This victory marks Sri Lanka's fifth gold at the Commonwealth Games, with Pathirage needing only one legal throw throughout the competition. Neeraj Chopra finished with silver, recording a best throw of 85.83 meters. Pathirage's achievement is significant as he is the first Sri Lankan to win gold in this event since 2006. Both athletes look forward to a potential rivalry at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

• 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'Proud day for Sri Lanka': Kumar Sangakkara celebrates as Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins CWG javelin gold over Neeraj Chopra