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Sri Lanka, October 23 — A delegation of 59 athletes from Sri Lanka will participate in the upcoming 4th South Asian Senior Athletic Championship, set to take place between October 24 and 26 in Ranchi, India. The National Sports Selection Committee has given its approval for this team.

The Sri Lankan athletic team along with their officials met with Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage prior to their departure from the island. The Sri Lanka team included 30 male athletes, 29 female athletes, and 20 officials.

Olympic and Asian medalists Dilhani Lekamge (Javelin throw), Nimali Liyanarachchi (1500m), Nadeesha Ramanayake (400m), and Kalinga Kumaragwe (400m) are also part of the team. Javelin Thrower Rumesh Tharanga, who ranks in the top ten globally, and Chamod Yodasinghe, a sprinter demonstrating strong progress in the 100m event, are also considered Sri Lanka’s prospects for medals.

Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Maldives, and host India will participate in this event, whereas Pakistan has pulled out.

The Sri Lankan team for the South Asian Senior Athletics Championship:

Men: Chamod Yodasinghe 100M, 4100, D.D.S. Diyalawaththa 100m, 4x100m Indusara Vidushan 200m, 4x100m Kalinga Kumarage 400M, 4x400M, 4x400m Mixed Relay Kalhara Idupa Silva 400m, 4x400m, 4x400m Mixed Relay Harsha S. Karunarathna 800M A.M.S.B. Aththanayake 800m, Rusiru Chathuranga 1500m, R.M. Nifras 1500m, V. Vakshan 5000m, S. Roshan 10000m, Roshan Ranatunga 110m Hurdles, Sandun Koshala 110m Hurdles, Ayomal Akalanka 400m Hurdles, Asitha Rathnasena 400m Hurdles, Lesandu Arthavidu High Jump, Tharindu Dasun High Jump, Wishmitha Kumara Long Jump, Sampath Miranda Long Jump, Pasindu Malshan Triple Jump, Ashmika Keshan Triple Jump, S. Mithunraj Shot Put, Milantha S. Dissanayaka Discus Throw, K.K.D.M. Dharmasena Hammer Throw, Rumesh Tharanga Javelin Throw, Sumedha Ranasinghe Javelin Throw, Pramuditha Silva 4x100m, Chalith Piumal 4x100m, Sadew W. Rajakaruna 4x400m, Omel Shashintha Silva 4x400m.

Women: Amasha De Silva 100m, 4x100m, Fathima Shafiya 100m – 200m – 4x100m, Jithma S. Wijethunga 200m – 4x400m, Nadeesha Ramanayaka 400m – 4x400m, 4x400m Mixed Relay, Sayuri Lakshima Mendis 400m – 4x400m, 4x400m Mixed Relay, Sanduni Lakshani 800m, Takshima Nuhansa 800m, Nimali Liyanarachchi 1500m, K.G.N.M.A. Kumari 1500m, H.M. Chamini S. Herath 5000m, Rasara Wijesuriya 5000m – 10000m, Lakshika Sugandhi 100m hurdles, Wathsala Hapuarachchi 110m hurdles, L.G.A. Sathsarani 400m Hurdles, Dasuni Kaushalya 400m Hurdles, Ranindi Pehansa Gamage High Jump, Rashmi Koshila Perera High Jump, Nethmika M. Herath Long Jump – Triple Jump, Ishara Samanmali Long Jump, E.M.S. Upeksha Triple Jump, Ovini Chandrasekera Shot Put, A.G. V.V. Lakmali Discus Throw, Dilhani Lekamge Javelin Throw, Imasha Hasanthi Javelin Throw, Rumeshika K. Rathnayaka 4x100m, Dhananjana S. Fernando 4x100m, Dilushani Silva 4x100m, Nishendra H. Fernando 400m – 4x400m Mixed Relay, Jayeshi Uththara 4x400m.

Officials: W.G.M. Thushara – Coach, G.L. Sajith Jayalal – Coach, K.V.R.C. Gunarathne Nilame – Coach, T.J.C. Dissanayake – Coach, Sanjeewa Weerakkody – Coach, A.B. Pradeep N. Appuhami – Coach, K.K.D. Nipuna Nirmal Kumara – Coach, M.A. Susantha Fernando – Coach, M.A. Tony Prasanna – Coach, Roshini Bowatta – Coach / Lady Chaperon, I.M. Ranasinghe – Coach, Sunethra Karunananayaka – Coach, W.M. Sisira Kumara – Coach, Dr Lal Kithsiri Ekanayake (Team doctor), R.A. Asanka S.R. Arachchi – Coach, Geethkumara Sathurusinghe – Coach, Sumith Prasanna Withana – Coach, P.H.M. Anura Bandara – Coach, T Madura Perera – Coach, Niroshini N. Wijerathna – Masseur.