Visakhians shine at 2016 South Asian Games in India

The 2016 South Asian Games, officially the XII South Asian Games, is a major multi-sport event which took place from 5 February to 16 February 2016 in Guwahati and Shillong, India. A total of 2,672 athletes competed in 226 events over 22 sports. The Sri Lanka team consist of 484 athletes (257 men and 227 women) participating for 23 sports.

It is great pleasure to announce that following Visakhians participated for this mammoth event , representing our country were able to win medals to our country making mother Visakha proud of their achievements.

Swimming

1.    RamudiSamarakoon

50m breast stroke

Bronze

 

2.    SanduSavindi

100m freestyle

Bronze

Table Tennis

3.    HansaniPiyumila

Doubles

Bronze

 

4.    Chamathsara Fernando

Tennis

5.    ThisuriMolligoda

Women’s Doubles

Bronze

 

6.    NethmiWaduge

Squash

7.    KasuniGunawardane

Women’s Team

Bronze