Sri Lanka team leave for Asian Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka track and field team inclusive of 13 athletes were scheduled to leave for Thailand yesterday for the Asian Athletics Championships. The team captained by veteran runner Gayanthika Abeyratne will be aiming for the country’s best performance in years when the event commences on Wednesday.

Front row (from left) Jagath Silva (Manager), Hussifa Cader, General Manager (Innovation) of Bodyline Garments (representing sponsors) Gayanthika Abeyrathne (Captain), Maj, Gen. Palitha Fernando (President, Sri Lanka Athletics), Saman Kumara Gunawardana (Secretary General, Sri Lanka Athletics), Chameera Muhandiramge, Marketing Executive of Bodyline Garments MAS Group (representing sponsors), H.K. Kalinga Kumara. Middle Row(from left) Asanka Rajakaruna (Coach), W.G.M. Thushara (Coach), Sarangi Silva, Rajitha Rajakaruna, Pasindu Kodikra, Randhi Cooray, Dilhani Lekamge , Muditha Liyanapathirana (Lady Chaperon). Back row (from left) Harshani Fernando, Nadeesha Ramanayaka, S. Aruna Dharshana, Pabasara Nikku, Lakshima Mendis and Tharushi Karunaratne. (Pic by Kamal Wanniarachchi)