Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports said today that national athlete R.P. Isuru Lakshan has been cleared of all charges related to an alleged violation of anti-doping regulations.

Accordingly, the temporary suspension imposed on him has been lifted.

Dr. Shiromi Pilapitiya, Director General of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA), said that the agency concluded its inquiry and accepted the findings of the Disciplinary Investigation Committee, which recommended that the athlete be discharged from all allegations.

The case stemmed from an incident on April 19, 2025, during 400m selection trials held at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama. According to the Doping Control Officer (DCO)'s report, the athlete allegedly...