Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Sri Lanka wrapped up its campaign at the Asian Youth Athletics Championships U-18 in Saudi Arabia yesterday (18th) on a high note, securing a commendable 9th place overall.

The island nation etched its name in the championship's history books, achieving its best-ever medal count with a remarkable haul of 8 medals. This impressive collection includes a shining gold, 3 hard-earned silver, and 4 bronze medals.

This stellar performance signifies a quantum leap from the previous edition in 2023, where Sri Lanka managed to secure only 2 silver and 2 bronze. The young Sri Lankan athletes have clearly demonstrated significant progress and potential on the Asian stage.

Meanwhile, athletics powerhouse China dominated the c...