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Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won Sri Lanka's first athletics gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a throw of 89.75 meters, upsetting favorites Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem. The 23-year-old, a former cricket fast bowler, made history in a dramatic final.
Arshad Nadeem will defend his Commonwealth javelin title against a strong field led by Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage, who topped qualifying. The final also renews the Chopra-Nadeem rivalry, with both veterans competing despite injury-hit seasons.
More women and girls in Pakistan are participating and making their mark in 'neza baazi' (javelin throwing), a sport nearly exclusive to men. They face social pressure, financial barriers, and gender stereotypes but persist in pursuing their passion. The formation of Pakistan's first all-female neza baazi club, Bint-e-Zahra, marks a significant step.
