Sri Lanka Track & Field Athletes Wing, an a novel concept ,comprise of National Athletes was officially formed yesterday, headed by former sprinter turned thrower, Joy Danushka Perera.
The wing is form with initiative to help upcoming talent and uplift the game they love where They invite all National athletes to join hands with them for betterment of Athletics and athletes, This also gives a better voice for athletes’ concern which usually falls to deaf ears over the past.
Among several of their objectives, they intend to help athletes find funding and sponsorships, leading to overall athletics development in the coming years.
Recently retired sprinter Shehan Ambepitiya who now works in the marketing field is secretary of the association while jumper Dhanuka Liyanapathirana was elected as the treasurer.
The Wing comprises of athletes from all over the country from various disciplines who had come together to achieve a common goal.
Most countries have these kinds of player’s associations, which help bring the athletes’ point of view to light while giving them a better say which Sri Lanka was lacking for years.
Intended Benefits for Sri Lanka Athletes
- Welfare of National Athletes
- Financial Value for National records
- Financial Value for Reaching Olympic qualification
- Providing better publicity for National Athletes
- Creating path to make professional athletes
- Training and career guidance for life after athletics
- Helping young athletes
- Funeral grants
Office Bearers
- President – Joy Danushka Perera
- Secretary – Shehan Ambepitiya
- Treasurer – Danuka Liyanapathirana
- Chief organizer – Aravinda Samaranayaka
- Auditor – Salinda Ranaweera
- Vice Presidents – Sumedha Ranasinghe , Waruna Lakshan
- Assistant Secretary – Ireshani Rajasinghe
- Assistant Treasurer – Anjani Pulwansa
Committee Members
- Himasha Eashan
- Dulanjalee Ranasighe
- Kupun Kushantha
- Tharika Fernando
- Lakshika Sugandhi
- Dilip Ruwan
- Sisira Kumara
- Ishara Madurangi
- Safreen Ahamed
