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- 1Sri 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.
- 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.