100th National Athletics Championships by Reemus Fernando Long distance veteran Gayanthika Abeyratne, steeplechaser Nilani Ratnayake and long jumper Sarangi Silva produced remarkable feats which put them in contention for international medals as they excelled at the centenary National Athletics Championship at Diyagama. The event was hampered by rain on all three days forcing Sri Lanka […]
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by Reemus Fernando Sri Lanka Athletics is planning to conduct a Sri Lankan Grand Prix with the Sports Ministry’s support within two months after the centenary National Championships to help country’s top performers improve on their world rankings. “The Sports Ministry together with Sri Lanka Athletics are planning to conduct a Grand Prix in […]
Juniors turn tables on seniors at Asian Games Selection Trial by Reemus Fernando School athletes Tharushi Karunaratne, Jayeshi Uththara and Sithum Jayasundara reached World Junior Championship qualifying standards in the 400 metres and turned tables on seniors while Olympian Sumeda Ranasinghe proved beyond doubt that he has regained lost form with a formidable throw on […]
by Reemus Fernando The just concluded first Selection Trial provided a rare opportunity for competition starved Junior Athletes to excel at national level. The three day event saw at least four athletes earning qualifying standards for the World Junior Athletics Championship which will be held in Cali, Colombia in August. Ambagamuwa Central hurdler Dhanuka […]