- Last Update 2024-07-17 10:40:00
In pictures: SLAF swimmer Roshan Abeysundara breaks Asian record
Leading Aircraftman Roshan Abeysundara, the SLAF swimmer who embarked on the record-breaking endeavor successfully completed the mission at Thalaimannar last Sunday (11) breaking the Asian Long Distance Swimming Record in the process.
This daring endeavor where Aircraftman Abeysundara swam from Thalaimannar to Danushkodi in India and back covering a distance of 59.3 Kms was conducted with the fullest support and backing of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.
Abeysundara also renewed V.S. Kumar Anandan's 50-year-old record which was set in 1971 by swimming the Palk Strait in 51 hours. Abeysundara completed the swim from Thalaimannar to Danushkodi in India and back in just 28 hours, 19 minutes and 43 seconds.
Leading Aircraftman Abeysundara completed the first leg in 10 hours and 31 minutes there by creating a new Sri Lankan record.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- July 11, 2024 - 1184 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 12, 2024 - 270 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 270 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 16, 2024 - 213 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
Related Articles
Fairly heavy rains likely today
- 17/07/2024 - 14 - 0
Minister denies having bar permits
- 16/07/2024 - 79 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
- 16/07/2024 - 213 - 0
Auspicious day & time to be considered for Presidential election day
- 16/07/2024 - 102 - 0
Leave Comments