Tharanga moved up two places in the latest rankings, earning an Average Performance Score of 1,287 following a series of impressive performances on the international stage.
The rise comes after the Sri Lankan star secured a silver medal at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco on June 1 with a throw of 85.97 metres.
Germany’s Julian Weber currently tops the world rankings, while Tharanga’s achievement places him among the elite five javelin throwers in the world and marks a significant moment for Sri Lankan athletics.
