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Pathirage Says Airline Damaged Three Javelins During Transit
Pathirage said an airline damaged three of his javelins while transporting them.
He had used the javelins for more than 90 throws.
A complaint was made to the airline.
Pathirage said the damage may have been caused by a mistake.
He did not describe the incident as a big problem.
He said he would move on.
The airline involved was not named.
The report does not say when or where the damage happened.
Pathirage said all three of his javelins were damaged during airline transit.
He said he had used the javelins for more than 90 throws.
A complaint has been lodged with the airline over the incident.
Pathirage said the damage might have resulted from an airline mistake.
He described the incident as not a major issue and said he would move on.
- Who
- Athlete Pathirage and the unnamed airline involved in transporting the equipment.
- What
- Three javelins were damaged during transit, prompting a complaint to the airline.
- Where
- Not stated.
- When
- Not stated.
- Why
- Pathirage said the damage might have resulted from an airline mistake.
Key facts
- Equipment affected
- Three javelins
- Reported damage
- All three javelins were damaged
- Prior use
- The javelins had been used for more than 90 throws
- Action taken
- A complaint was lodged with the airline
- Possible cause
- Pathirage said it might have been an airline mistake
- Pathirage's response
- He said it was not a big issue and that he would move on
Quotes
Pathirage
The athlete whose three javelins were reportedly damaged during airline transit
“All three javelins I used for over 90 throws have been damaged. It might have been a mistake by the airline, but that’s how it is. It’s not a big issue. I’ll move on,”
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