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Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga wins Asian Games javelin gold

Original: Asian Games 2026: Rumesh Tharanga spoils India’s javelin party as Yash Vir Singh, Rohit Yadav win silver and bronze

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga won the men's javelin title at the 2026 Asian Games, denying India a podium sweep. India's Yash Vir Singh took silver and Rohit Yadav bronze, with both Indian throwers still finishing on the medal table in a highly anticipated athletics final.

Why now: India's top javelin throwers were expected to dominate, so the Sri Lankan's upset victory is drawing attention

Rumesh TharangaYash Vir SinghRohit YadavAsian Games 2026India

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• Asian Games 2026: Rumesh Tharanga spoils India’s javelin party as Yash Vir Singh, Rohit Yadav win silver and bronze · olympics.com

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