Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga delivered a breathtaking performance to win the men’s javelin throw gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, producing a sensational throw of 89.75 metres on his second attempt.
The victory marks a historic moment for Sri Lankan sport, as it is the nation’s first Commonwealth Games gold medal in 20 years.
It is also Sri Lanka’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in a track and field event, making the achievement even more remarkable.
The triumph is the fifth Commonwealth Games gold medal in Sri Lanka’s history.
Currently ranked World No. 2 in men’s javelin, Rumesh Tharanga has also recorded the best throw of the season, further cementing his place among the world’s finest athletes.
