Sri Lanka wins first Silver at Asian Youth Games

SRI Lanka's young athletes continued to shine brightly on the continental stage as they produced some inspiring performances at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025, currently taking place in Bahrain.

- ] By Shamseer Jaleel

The island nation added two more medals to its tally, with its first Silver medal in the Boys Medley Relay and a Bronze in the Girls Triple Jump signalling a strong and promising future for Sri Lankan youth athletics. So far Sri Lanka having accounted for 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 5 Bronze medals is the highest in the AYG series having won 6 medals at the last event in China 4 years ago.

The Boys Medley Relay 400m team, comprising Nirudaka Vishal, Bingumina Adithya, Shanuka Costa and Chamindu Sathsara delivered a truly memorable performance. Clocking a personal best timing of 1:52:82, the quartet powered their way to a Silver Medal, their well-coordinated baton exchanges and smooth transitions made this one of Sri Lanka’s most polished relay performances in recent history.

Meanwhile, Dilini Nethsala added further glory with a remarkable showing in the Girls Triple Jump event.

The talented jumper leapt 12.31 metres, securing the Bronze Medal12.31 metres, securing the while also recording a personal best. Her calm composure under pressure and flawless technique impressed both the spectators and officials alike.

Dilini’s Bronze came after an intensely contested final, where she showed both mental strength and athletic maturity beyond her years. The performance not only earned her a place on the podium but also demonstrated that Sri Lanka’s female athletes are fast emerging as strong contenders in regional competitions.

The consistent progress across multiple disciplines reflects the growing depth and competitiveness within Sri Lanka’s youth sporting system.