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- 1Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage wins javelin gold at Asian Games▼Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka wins javelin at Asian Games and credits cricket background
Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka won the javelin event at the Asian Games, and in interviews credited his cricket background with helping develop his throwing power and technique. The victory is a notable athletics achievement for Sri Lanka, and the unusual link between a cricket upbringing and elite javelin throwing has drawn attention across sports outlets.
- 2Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage Wins Javelin Gold at Asian Games●Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka wins javelin at Asian Games. Javelin's a specialty in South Asia
Sri Lankan thrower Rumesh Pathirage won the javelin title at the Asian Games, underlining the region's reputation as a javelin stronghold. South Asia has become a javelin hotspot in recent years, with athletes from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka topping podiums at major championships. The victory drew attention across the region as fans celebrated another South Asian triumph in the event.