New Delhi, June 7 -- While hailing Sri Lanka javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage's Diamond League Rome heroics, which have placed him amongst Indian icon Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's current Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem as another star of this sport from the Indian subcontinent, the World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla cautioned putting any "unnecessary pressure" on Neeraj, instead letting him enjoy the sport after having achieved everything in the sport.

Pathirage came within touching distance of Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem's Asian record while clinching the men's javelin throw title at the Rome Diamond League 2026 on Thursday night. Pathirage produced a stunning throw of 92.62m at the Stadio Olimpico, finishing just 35 c...