Quick Info
| Profession | Sri Lankan Airforce Corporal, Javelin Thrower |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 21/03/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Kalutara, Sri Lanka |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Rumesh Tharanga
Rumesh Tharanga won the men's javelin gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a throw of 88.55m. He became the first Sri Lankan to win an Asian Games javelin title and Sri Lanka's first gold of those Games. He beat India's Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav, with Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem finishing fourth.
Rumesh Tharanga won the men's javelin title at the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels with a throw of 89.04m on his third attempt. He became the first Sri Lankan athlete to win a Diamond League Final. Poland's Dawid Wegner took second place and Keshorn Walcott third.
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the men's javelin gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The victory was historic for Sri Lanka because it delivered the country's first athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games and added to his rise as one of the world's top javelin throwers.
Pathirage threw 92.62m at the Rome Diamond League, producing the world lead for 2026 and setting a new Sri Lankan national record. The performance also established him as one of the strongest javelin throwers in the world that season.
Do you like Rumesh Tharanga?
You can vote only once.
68% like · 32% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage |
|---|---|
| Known for | Winning gold medal in Javelin throw at Commonwealth games, which were organised in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (approx.) | 6' (183 cm) |
|---|---|
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Military Branch | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Service Years | 2024-present |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin Throw |
| Achievements |
|
| Medals |
|
| Tournaments |
|
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St. Peter's College, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
|---|
Personal Life
| Religion | Buddhism |
|---|---|
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|
Family
| Father | Thushara Premakeerthi Pathirage (a discus and shot-put thrower) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Asha |
Career
| Started learning discus throw from his father | |
| Participated in athletics from 2011 | |
| Shifted focus to javelin throw in 2017 | |
| Became a professional athlete and represented St. Peter’s College, Colombo | |
| Achieved significant success in junior championships before moving to international competitions | |
| In 2026 won Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Diamond League Final titles, and his 92.62m throw in Rome set a national record |
Favourites
| Hobbies |
|
|---|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father introduced him to athletics. | |
| 2. Initially aimed to be a cricketer inspired by Lasith Malinga. | |
| 3. Stood out as a fast bowler in cricket during his school days. | |
| 4. Competed in both javelin and discus events before choosing to focus on javelin. | |
| 5. Cricket was his main sport until 2017, with fast bowling as his specialty. |
-316x395.avif "Sahil Khattar (Being Indian) 7")
Social Media