Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga has climbed to World No. 1 in the men’s javelin throw rankings, amassing 1,354 ranking points.
The historic achievement follows his gold medal-winning performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, England.
With the latest rankings, Tharanga becomes the first Sri Lankan athlete to reach the No. 1 spot in the men’s javelin throw world rankings, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan athletics.
His rise to the top reflects a series of outstanding performances on the international stage and further cements Sri Lanka’s growing presence in world athletics.
