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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
Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka won the javelin throw at the Asian Games, and afterwards credited his cricket background for his throwing ability. The victory gives Sri Lanka a notable athletics medal at the continental Games and has drawn attention to the unusual path of an athlete who trained in cricket before taking up javelin.
- 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.