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Sri Lanka's para athletes shine on global stage despite poor support

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October 08, 2025

SRI Lanka's para athletes successfully participated in the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 held in New Delhi, India. Despite constraints in training facilities, they managed to secure two bronze medals and several personal best performances.

- BY HISHAN WELMILLA

Sri Lanka's para athletes shine on global stage despite poor support

The country's medal tally was led by Pradeep Somasiri, who was awarded the bronze medal in the Men's T46 1500m. Competing on an international stage, Somasiri adeptly secured third place on the last lap finishing in 3:53:77. His achievement stands as one of the finest middle-distance performances by a Sri Lankan para athlete in recent years, setting a new Asian Para Athletics record.

Nuwan Indika continued the streak of victory by winning bronze in the Men's T44 Long Jump, reaffirming his position as one of Sri Lanka's most promising field athletes.

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