Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release:

Sri Lanka Army athlete Warrant Officer II K.A Samitha Dulan made history at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 by securing a gold medal in the Javelin Throw event.

Competing against some of the world's top para-athletes in Dubai, Dulan's exceptional throw of 61.88 meters earned him the top podium finish.

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix is a prestigious global event that brings together elite para-athletes to compete at the highest level. Dulan's victory marks another significant milestone in Sri Lanka's growing presence in international para-sports.

His gold medal triumph is expected to elevate Sri Lanka's standing in the global para-athletic comm...