Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, lauded Army athletes for their outstanding performances at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025 in Ranchi, India, during a ceremony held on 30 October at the Army Headquarters.

A total of 59 Sri Lankan athletes participated in the championship, including 30 from the Sri Lanka Army. Their efforts helped Sri Lanka secure 12 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals, bringing the nation's total to 27 medals.

The Army Chief praised the athletes for their dedication and achievements, presenting cash incentives to motivate continued excellence. In addition, 18 Army athletes were promoted to their substantive ranks in recognition of their ex...