Nadeesha wins silver in Asian Games javelin throw

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Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China today.

She won the silver with an impressive throw of 61.57m which is also her personal best.

This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Game in 17 years. India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal.

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