The Sri Lankan Youth Athletics team that won a total of eight medals—including two Gold, two Silver, and four Bronze medals— at the 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championship held in Hong Kong, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (02).
With the tally of eight medals, Sri Lanka secured eighth place in the overall medal tally at the Asian U20 Athletics Championship.
On the directives of the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, a delegation of high-ranking ministry officials visited the airport to officially welcome the victorious athletes.
Bimal Wijayasinghe, President of Sri Lanka Athletics, also attended the occasion, alongside a large gathering including parents, family members, and well-wishers of the winning athletes who filled the airport premises.
Medal Winners for Sri Lanka:
Gold Medals: Tarushi Abhisheka (Women's 1500m - 04:31.41 mins), Ransini Perera (Women's 200m - 24.07 secs)
Silver Medals: Tarusha Mendis (Men's High Jump - 2.14m), Nethsara Dineth (Men's 800m - 01:49.22 mins)
Bronze Medals: Sadeve Raja Karuna (Men's 200m - 21.13 secs), Mihinsa Abeyratne (Women's High Jump - 1.72m), Tarushi Abhisheka (Women's 800m - 02:07.97 mins), and the 4x400m Mixed Relay Team.
The Sports Ministry noted that the historic achievements of the young athletes mark a tremendous stepping stone toward elevating the future of Sri Lankan athletics onto the highest echelons of the international sporting arena.
