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Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin gold

Original: 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.

Why now: An unexpected Asian Games champion crediting cricket for his javelin success is an unusual crossover story catching attention.

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• Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka wins javelin at Asian Games and credits cricket background · FOX Sports
• Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka wins javelin at Asian Games and credits cricket background · LancasterOnline

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