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Sri Lankan javelin star's equipment damaged en route to Asian Games
Sri Lanka's top javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage faces a setback after his competition javelins were broken during travel from Budapest. The athlete had been using the damaged equipment to achieve world-class distances.
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Rumesh Pathirage, Sri Lanka's leading javelin competitor, encountered a significant obstacle in his preparations for the upcoming Asian Games when his javelins were damaged during his return flight from Budapest.
The equipment in question had been instrumental in Pathirage's recent performances, with the athlete utilizing the javelins to achieve world-best throwing distances. The damage to his competition gear comes at a critical juncture as he prepares for the regional championships.
Details regarding the extent of the damage and Pathirage's plans to secure replacement equipment have not been disclosed. The incident highlights the challenges athletes from smaller nations face in maintaining specialized sports equipment during international travel.
Pathirage's participation in the Asian Games competitions remains contingent on acquiring suitable javelin equipment before the event. The Sri Lankan athletic federation has not yet commented on measures being taken to resolve the equipment shortage.