Rumesh Tharanga’s javelins damaged during flight back to Sri Lanka

Four javelins belonging to Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga have reportedly been damaged during his return journey to Sri Lanka from Hungary.

The javelins were found damaged following the flight, prompting a complaint to be lodged with the airline over the incident.

Tharanga, one of Sri Lanka’s leading athletes in the event, had been returning to the country following his stay in Hungary.

Javelins used by elite athletes are specialised competition equipment, and damage to the equipment could affect an athlete’s training and competition preparations.