Pathirage Edges Neeraj Chopra Again at Lausanne Diamond League 2026 Javelin
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage defeated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for a third consecutive meeting, winning the Lausanne Diamond League javelin on Friday by nine centimetres, according to the Times of India and ESPN.
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Fri, 28 August 2026 · 1 min read
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage defeated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for a third consecutive meeting, winning the Lausanne Diamond League javelin on Friday by nine centimetres, according to the Times of India and ESPN.
Chopra, the 2026 Commonwealth Games silver medallist, produced his best throw of the season at 88.05 metres but again finished second behind the Sri Lankan, who won Commonwealth gold in Glasgow last month, olympics.com reported.
## Glasgow rematch extends rivalry
Pathirange's rise began at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the former cricketer beat Chopra and Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem to gold on 31 July, per Al Jazeera. Nadeem finished ninth in that final.
## Nadeem rebuilds away from the circuit
Nadeem did not contest Lausanne. The Hindu reported he skipped the Swiss meet, and Pakistan Today said he has returned to South Africa to train under his former coach as he seeks a return to form.
Chopra and Pathirage are expected to meet again as the Diamond League season concludes. **
**Sources:** ESPN, The Times of India, The Hindu
### FAQ
**Who won the Lausanne Diamond League javelin 2026?**
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won, beating Neeraj Chopra by 9cm, according to the Times of India.
**What did Neeraj Chopra throw in Lausanne?**
A season-best 88.05 metres, which earned him second place, ESPN and olympics.com reported.
**Sources:** Google News, thehindu.com
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