Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins javelin gold, stuns Neeraj Chopra
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
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.
- •Pathirage's gold throw is 89.75 meters, enough to secure victory.
- •Kumar Sangakkara praised the win as a proud moment for Sri Lanka.
- •Chopra's best throw was 85.83 meters, earning him silver.
- •Pathirage's victory is Sri Lanka's first javelin gold since 2006.
- •Both athletes aim for a rematch at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'Proud day for Sri Lanka': Kumar Sangakkara celebrates as Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins CWG javelin gold over Neeraj Chopra
"Kumar Sangakkara celebrated Rumesh Tharanga's historic javelin gold at CWG 2026 after defeating Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in Glasgow.
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