Silver at South Asian Championships: 21-Year-Old Ranindi Pehansa Leaps into the Spotlight
At just 21 years old, high jumper Ranindi Pehansa has earned a prestigious silver medal at the South Asian Athletics Championships held on 26 October 2025 at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium in Ranchi, with a remarkable jump of 1.74 meters.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in Ranindi’s athletic career, placing her among the region’s top performers in the discipline. Her journey began in the village of Bandaranayakapura, Mattegoda, and was nurtured through her education at Kottawa Dharmapala M.V. and Panipitiya Dharmapala M.V., under the guidance of coach Imalaka Raveera.
Ranindi’s 2025 season has been nothing short of stellar:
- 🥈 South Asian Athletics Championships – 1.74m
- 🥇 13th Defence Games – 1.73m
- 🥇 60th Army Athletics Championships – 1.71m
- 🥇 103rd Sri Lankan Championships – 1.71m
- 🥇 Sri Lankan U23 Championships – 1.60m
- 🥉 Sri Lanka Open Stage I & II – 1.70m
Her personal best of 1.76m stands as a testament to her potential and dedication. With the support of her family—mother, father, and two brothers—Ranindi continues to train with passion and discipline, aiming for greater heights in the years to come.
As Sri Lanka looks to build its future in athletics, Ranindi Pehansa’s silver medal at such a young age is a shining example of what determination and talent can achieve.
