Rumesh Tharanga Secures Gold at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

New reports confirm that all five of Rumesh Tharanga's personal javelins, including those used for his record-breaking throws, were broken during air travel. This contradicts earlier reports of four damaged javelins. Tharanga expressed immense sadness upon discovering the damage to all five, contrasting with his usual joy upon returning home. The Sports Ministry has pledged to provide a new set of international-standard javelins at government expense, with Sports Minister Sunil Kumar Gamage directing officials to expedite the process.

Sports Minister Sunil Kumar Gamage has directed officials to expedite the purchase of a new set of international-standard javelins at government expense for Rumesh Tharanga. The minister affirmed the government's commitment to supporting the athlete's 'Olympic dream'. This follows confirmation that all five of Tharanga's personal javelins were damaged during air travel.

Sri Lankan javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga's all five personal javelins, used during his victories, were confirmed damaged during air travel upon his arrival in Sri Lanka on September 15th. This includes the javelins used for his record throws of 91.09 meters in Budapest and 92.07 meters in Zurich. The Sports Ministry has pledged to provide a new set of javelins to Tharanga, with Sports Minister Sunil Kumar Gamage confirming arrangements are being made for a swift replacement. Tharanga expressed immense sadness over the damage, contrasting with his usual joy upon returning home.