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Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga takes Asian Games javelin gold ahead of India
Original: Asian Games 2026: Rumesh Tharanga spoils India’s javelin party by winning gold medal
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga won the gold medal in the men's javelin at the Asian Games 2026, beating India's favoured throwers in an event India had been expected to dominate. The result ended India's hopes of a one-two finish in the javelin and marked a breakout moment for Tharanga on the continental stage, sparking reaction from athletics fans across South Asia.
Why now: The defeat of India's heavily favoured javelin contingent at a major multi-sport Games is a surprise result generating wide interest among Asian athletics fans.
Rumesh TharangaSri LankaIndiaAsian Games 2026
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