Swimming installs National Leadership Group

By Susil Premalal

The Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) has officially announced the National Leadership Group for Sri Lanka Swimming for 2025–2026 recognising the leadership, dedication and influence of its top athletes within the national swimming program.

Kyle Abeysinghe has been appointed National Captain, with Sandev Senaratne and Hiruki de Silva named as Vice Captains. The National Athlete Leaders include Akalanka Peiris, Disandu Niriella, Panduka Rason, A.R. Faham, Manuja Gamage, Ramudi Samarakoon, Minagi Rupasinghe, Kaitlyn de Zilwa and Jessie Seneviratne.

The formation of this leadership group aligns with SLASU’s strategic focus on developing athlete leadership, fostering unity and building a strong, performance-driven team culture.
Under the guidance of Abeysinghe and the Vice Captains, the National Leadership Group will play a key role in guiding Sri Lanka Swimming towards excellence and international success. The group will collaborate closely with Bimal Fernando, Chairman of Elite Athlete Management and the General Secretary of SLASU to enhance athlete engagement, strengthen team values and shape the future of Sri Lankan swimming.
SLASU believes their leadership will contribute significantly to the growth and success of swimming in Sri Lanka.