The Sri Lankan national swimming team delivered strong performances at the Junior World Swimming Championships held in Otopeni, Romania, during the end of summer, with several athletes achieving personal best times and showing steady progress on the international stage.
During the competition, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Romania Madurika Joseph Weninger met with the athletes and team officials, extending warm congratulations and offering words of encouragement. The Ambassador commended the swimmers for their dedication, discipline, and the positive manner in which they represented Sri Lanka.
Standout performances came from Julie Hope, Christina Perumal, MF Muhammad, Aasif Imran, and the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team, all of whom recorded personal bests in their respective events. These results reflect encouraging development and growing competitiveness among South Asian nations.
The team was led by Dr. Ghefair Dulapandan, who expressed pride in the swimmers’ commitment and growth, stating: “This group of young athletes continues to set new benchmarks for Sri Lankan swimming. Their dedication, both in and out of the pool, is truly commendable.”
The Ambassador Madurika Weninger conveyed best wishes to the team for their future competitions and encouraged the athletes to continue pursuing excellence and representing Sri Lanka with pride.