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October 13, 2025

Dewmini, Pakirjan establish new records

- BY REEMUS FERNANDO

Dewmini Karunarathne of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo and K. Pakirjan of Kaluthavali MV, Batticaloa established new meet records in Under 16 events, while the growing rivalry between Maris Stella Negombo and Maris Stella Timbirigaskatuwa pushed the limits in the relays on day three of the All Island Schools Games Athletics Championship at Diyagama on Sunday.

Karunarathne and Pakirjan created records in field events in the morning.

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