The Javelin's New King: Pathirage's Rise and the Future of South Asian Dominance The Commonwealth Games are abuzz with the prospect of a changing of the guard in the javelin throw.
For years, India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem have dominated the sport, their rivalry fueling some of the most thrilling moments on the global stage.
But now, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage has emerged as a new contender, having thrown an impressive 82. 84 meters in the qualifying round.