Sports16 June 2026

Rumesh Tharanga set for Ostrava Golden Spike javelin event

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Javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga scheduled to compete in the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics tournament in the Czech Republic today (16).

Accordingly, this tournament will provide an opportunity for Rumesh Tharanga, who delivered a record-breaking performance at the Rome Diamond League tournament, to advance further in the rankings based on his performance here.

He currently holds the 3rd position in the world rankings.

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