Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release:
Athletes who represented the country at the 26th Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, and delivered outstanding performances were commended by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, at the Army Headquarters on 09 June 2025.
The Sri Lanka Army athletics team, comprising five female and six male athletes, was recognised for their commendable achievements. Among the achievers were Staff Sergeant R. Nadeesha of 2 (V) Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps (SLAWC) and Private M.H.J. Uththara of 2 (V) Sri Lanka Army Service Corps, who secured bronze medals in the Women's 4x400m Relay. Lance Corporal W.A.M.R. Wijesooriy...