Sports Ministry hands over new javelin to Rumesh Tharanga in Japan

Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has received a new javelin from the Sports Ministry ahead of his event at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said the new javelin was brought from Sweden and handed over to Pathirage in Japan as he prepares to compete at the Games.

The replacement was provided after Pathirage’s javelins were damaged during air travel while returning to Sri Lanka following his recent international competitions.

Following the incident, the Sports Ministry pledged to provide replacement equipment to ensure his preparations for the Asian Games were not affected.

Pathirage, one of Sri Lanka’s leading medal prospects, recently recorded a 91.09-metre throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.