Sri Lanka Shines at Asian Youth Games 2025 with Six Medals in Athletics

Sri Lanka’s young athletes delivered a commendable performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025, bringing home a total of six medals in athletics and showcasing the island nation’s growing potential in track and field events.

The standout performance came from Lahiru Achintha, who clinched gold in the Boys’ 1500m with a time of 3:57.42, demonstrating tactical brilliance and endurance in a tightly contested race.

The Boys Medley Relay Team added to the medal tally with a silver, clocking 1:52.82 in a thrilling final that saw them edge past regional powerhouses.

Sri Lanka also secured four bronze medals across a range of disciplines:

• Shanuka Costa in the 400m with a time of 47.72 seconds
• Chathura Dulanjana in Javelin Throw, reaching 62.51m
• Sandeepa Gimhari in the Girls’ 1500m, finishing in 4:52.32
• Dilini Rajapaksa in Triple Jump, leaping 12.31m

Beyond the podium finishes, several athletes delivered promising performances that hint at future success. Notably, Kisal Oshada qualified for the 110m hurdles final with a time of 14.01 seconds in the heats—faster than the eventual silver medal time—but was unfortunately disqualified in the final.

Other top finishes included:

• Savindu Padmasiri – 4th in Triple Jump (14.16m)
• Amaya Peduru – 4th in Girls’ 400m Hurdles (1:01.72)
• Nimsara Rusith – 6th in Long Jump (6.75m)
• Girls Medley Relay Team – 6th place (2:18.65)

While some athletes placed outside the top ranks, their participation and experience at this continental event will be invaluable for future competitions. The team’s overall performance reflects the growing depth and talent in Sri Lanka’s youth athletics program.

Sri Lanka Athletics at AYG 2025 – Summary

Medal Winners – Asian Youth Games

• 🥇 Lahiru Achintha – 1500m: Gold Medal | 3:57.42
• 🥈 Boys Medley Relay Team – Silver Medal | 1:52.82
• 🥉 Shanuka Costa – 400m: Bronze Medal | 47.72 seconds
• 🥉 Chathura Dulanjana – Javelin Throw: Bronze Medal | 62.51m
• 🥉 Sandeepa Gimhari – 1500m: Bronze Medal | 4:52.32
• 🥉 Dilini Rajapaksa – Triple Jump: Bronze Medal | 12.31m

Other Performances – Boys

• Nethan Willaddara – 800m: 7th Place | 2:01.93
• Deshan Chirantha – 2000m Steeplechase: 9th Place | 6:30.75
• Kisal Oshada – 110m Hurdles: Qualified for Finals (DQ in Final) Heats: 2nd Place | 14.01 sec
• Malhiru Methuka – 400m Hurdles: 11th Place | 58.42 sec
• Nimsara Rusith – Long Jump: 6th Place | 6.75m
• Savindu Padmasiri – Triple Jump: 4th Place | 14.16m

Other Performances – Girls

• Amaya Peduru – 400m Hurdles: 4th Place | 1:01.72
• Tharani Nirmins – 100m: 14th Place | 12.37 sec | 200m: 7th Place | 25.37 sec
• Chenadi Dewhara – 400m: 13th Place | 59.92 sec
• Dilini Rajapaksa – Long Jump: 8th Place | 5.50m
• Dewmini Chamalsha – 100m Hurdles: 13th Place | 14.96 sec
• Girls Medley Relay Team – 6th Place | 2:18.65