Sri Lanka finishes fourth at Asian Athletics Championships

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Sri Lanka finished in the fourth place on the medal table of Asian Athletics Championships with three Gold medals, two Silver medals, and three Bronze medals.

This is the highest position Sri Lanka has ever achieved in the history of the Asian Athletics Championships.

The highest Sri Lanka had ever finished previously was in 2002, when they finished in 6th position.

The event came to an end with the men’s 4x400m relay which was won by Aruna Dharshana, Rajith Rajakaruna, Pabasara Niku, and Kalinga Kumarage. They finished with a time of 3:01.56 sec setting an Asian Championship record, breaking the previous record of 3:02.50 set in 2015.

In addition, the silver medal was won by India (3:01.80), while Qatar took third place (3:04.26). (Susil Premalal)

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The ego Sunday, 16 July 2023 09:37 PM

Considering the first three are japan china and india id say its a job well done for now. Next step is to aim for the top.

Brit Sunday, 16 July 2023 10:24 PM

Superb, well done!

Redflame Monday, 17 July 2023 01:43 AM

Young Tharushi is a certain medal prospect at International stage. Please take care of her and train under International coach.

Ajith77 Monday, 17 July 2023 05:01 AM

Congratulations team Sri Lanka !!!! love you

Samarasinghe Monday, 17 July 2023 08:34 AM

Well Done Boys !!!

prabath Monday, 17 July 2023 10:00 AM

erm - while it's nice to have won some golds. It seems only 7 countries competed?! is coming 4th such a big deal then?

Arshad Monday, 17 July 2023 11:02 AM

@Prabath 42 Countries participated and only 19 countries managed to bag medals. Yeah! 4th out of 42 is a big deal!!!

Imran cassim Monday, 17 July 2023 12:26 PM

Congratulations fantastic effort welldone !

Imran cassim Monday, 17 July 2023 12:26 PM

Congratulations fantastic effort welldone !

SIVA SHANKER THIRUNAVUKKARASU Monday, 17 July 2023 05:33 PM

Congratulations ..

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