Chandana, Avishka guide Army to clinch cycling title

Chandana Dayananda of Sri Lanka Army clinched the overall title of the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted three-stage cycle race which concluded at Anuradhapura on Saturday.

Dayananda clocked 9:43.31 seconds to win the title, while his teammate Avishka Dilnuwan finished second. Their performances were vital for Sri Lanka Army to win the team title as well. Suranga Ranaweera of Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Sports Club was placed third.

Air Force won the women’s team championship

In the women’s event, which was an 84-kilo metres race, Dinesha Dilrukshi (2:34.46 secs) of Sri Lanka Air Force was the winner. Sudharika Priyadharshani was placed second, while Navy’s Anne Shenali settled for the third position in this one-day event.

The three-stage men’s event commenced with a participation of 160 cyclists on March 2 at close proximity to the Air Force headquarters in Colombo.

Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the event for the 24th time.

Men’s event was conducted in three stages

Some 160 participants competed Men’s event was conducted in three stages. in the men’s event

Dinesha Dilrukshi of the Air Force was the winner of the women’s race.