Sri Lanka's Pathirage wins javelin gold at CWG 2026

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday, July 31, 2026, delivering a dominant performance in challenging conditions. The world number one secured victory with a single legal throw of 89.75 meters, finishing well ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra, who took silver with a season-best 85.83 meters. India's Yash Vir Singh claimed a surprise bronze with a personal best of 85.41 meters on his final attempt, marking the first time two Indian athletes have shared the javelin podium at the Commonwealth Games.

Competing in cold and windy weather at Scotstoun Stadium, Pathirage, 23, opened with a foul but immediately responded with his winning throw on his second attempt. He then fouled his remaining four attempts, confident his mark would hold. The victory makes him just the fifth Commonwealth Games gold medalist for Sri Lanka and the first since 2006. Pathirage, the only athlete to breach the 90-meter mark this season, entered the final as the favorite after leading the qualification round.

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