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Gamage was addressing a special media briefing held today (11) at the Government Information Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minister said the marathon is being organized with the aim of promoting Colombo as a globally recognized city, attracting tourists and further promoting sports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event will be conducted in four categories: a 42-kilometre full marathon, a 21-kilometre half marathon, a 10-kilometre run and a 5-kilometre Fun Run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than 5,000 participants have registered, including 140 foreign runners from 25 countries, Gamage said. He added that prizes worth approximately Rs. 12.8 million will be awarded to winners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event is being supported by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and City of Dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minister further said all participants are required to submit medical fitness reports, while there is no age restriction for participation. 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This is Sri Lanka’s first gold medal at ...","\u003Cp>Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage of Sri Lanka won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a throw of 88.55 metres. The result is Sri Lanka's first gold medal at the Games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final was held in challenging rainy conditions that made the event difficult for all competitors. Tharanga opened with 73.53 metres and was in third place after the first three rounds. He moved into the lead on his fourth attempt with 88.33 metres. His fifth attempt was unsuccessful. On his sixth and final attempt he produced his best throw of the competition, 88.55 metres, to win gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>India's Yashvir Singh took silver with 85.72 metres. His compatriot Rohit Yadav won bronze with 84.35 metres. 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Tharanga secured the gold medal with a rem...","\u003Cp>Early today (15), Sri Lanka's national javelin champion Rumesha Tharanga returned to the country after a historic gold-medal win at the World Ultimate Championship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tharanga took the title with a throw of 91.09 metres on his final attempt, defeating leading athletes including the reigning Olympic, World and European champions. He received a cash prize of USD 150,000 for the victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had earlier become the first Sri Lankan athlete to win the Diamond League title after finishing first at the Lausanne, Zurich and Brussels Diamond League meets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expressing his happiness over his achievements, Tharanga said he hopes to win three more medals for Sri Lanka at the upcoming Asian Games, World Athletics Championships and Olympic Games.\u003C\u002Fp>",32,[17],[],[],"6ab432873b462735d0d1f5a5",[],"2026-09-15T05:20:38.000Z",{"views":94,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":95},31,18,[],{"id":98,"lang":8,"title":99,"subtitle":10,"slug":100,"excerpt":101,"html":102,"readingTimeSec":60,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":103,"tagIds":104,"authorIds":105,"coverMediaId":106,"galleryMediaIds":107,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":108,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":109,"relatedArticleIds":112},"6ab432873b462735d0d1f5b3","Rumesha Tharanga wins men’s javelin throw at World Athletics Ultimate Championship","rumesha-tharanga-wins-mens-javelin-throw-at-world-athletics-ultimate-championship","Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesha Tharanga secured first place in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship held in Budapest, Hungary, last night (13), featuring some of the world’s ...","\u003Cp>Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesha Tharanga won the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, last night (13). The event featured some of the world’s leading athletes. Tharanga’s winning throw measured 91.09 metres.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6ab432873b462735d0d1f5af",[],"2026-09-14T06:58:52.000Z",{"views":110,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":111},27,17,[],{"id":114,"lang":8,"title":115,"subtitle":10,"slug":116,"excerpt":117,"html":118,"readingTimeSec":60,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":119,"tagIds":120,"authorIds":121,"coverMediaId":122,"galleryMediaIds":123,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":124,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":125,"relatedArticleIds":128},"6a985ec055750bd6c4a6378b","Commonwealth Games gold medalist Rumesh Tharanga returns to Sri Lanka","commonwealth-games-gold-medalist-rumesh-tharanga-returns-to-sri-lanka","Sri Lanka's Commonwealth Games men's javelin throw gold medalist, Rumesh Tharanga, returned to the island today (04). Competing at the Scotstoun Stadium in Scotland, Tharanga secured the gold medal with a remar...","\u003Cp>Rumesh Tharanga, Sri Lanka's Commonwealth Games men's javelin throw gold medalist, returned to Sri Lanka today (04).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tharanga won gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games at Scotstoun Stadium in Scotland with a throw of 89.75 metres. The victory was Sri Lanka's first Commonwealth Games athletics gold medal in 20 years.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6a985ec055750bd6c4a63787",[],"2026-08-04T17:16:37.000Z",{"views":126,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":127},121,15,[],{"id":130,"lang":8,"title":131,"subtitle":10,"slug":132,"excerpt":133,"html":134,"readingTimeSec":60,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":135,"tagIds":136,"authorIds":137,"coverMediaId":138,"galleryMediaIds":139,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":140,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":141,"relatedArticleIds":144},"6a985ec055750bd6c4a63795","Rumesh Tharanga wins Diamond League javelin gold in Doha","rumesh-tharanga-wins-diamond-league-javelin-gold-in-doha","Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga secured the gold medal in the men's javelin event at the seventh leg of the Diamond League held in Doha, delivering an impressive throw of 88.68 metres. 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