Para medal winners felicitated
The medal winners of the recently concluded World Para Athletics Championship, held in Kobe, Japan, were felicitated by Dialog Axiata PLC at its headquarters in Colombo. The team, supported by Dialog, showcased their exceptional talents at the World Para Athletic Championships, bringing home three medals.
Indika Gamage’s performance in the T44 100m final was spectacular as he secured the bronze medal clocking 11.83secs. Demonstrating his prowess and consistency, Gamage qualified for the final after an impressive win in Heat 1, with a timing of 11.75secs.
Samitha Dulan captivated the audience by setting a new world record in the Men’s F44 javelin throw event. The 33-year-old veteran athlete demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, earning a silver medal in the F64 event with a throw of 66.49m. Dulan’s record-setting throw in his first attempt, followed by consistent high-performance throws of 63.96m, 53.91m, 59.81m, 56.51m, and 65.01m, etched his name in the annals of sporting history. As a bronze medalist in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and the 2023 Paris World Championships, Dulan’s latest feat cements his status as one of the leading figures in para-athletics globally.
In the Men’s shot putt T42 category, Palitha Bandara secured a bronze medal with a throw of 14.27m, contributing to
Sri Lanka’s third medal at the nine-day competition. These achievements highlighted the country’s growing presence in international para-athletics, underscoring Dialog’s commitment to excellence in sports and the remarkable capabilities of its athletes.