​The Sri Lankan contingent, which clinched the Runner-up title (Second Place) at the 2025 South Asian Athletics Championship held in Ranchi, India, arrived in Sri Lanka today (28).  

According to Deputy Minister of Sports, Sugath Thilakaratne, the Sri Lankan contingent received a warm welcome upon their return to the nation. 

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports ​Sunil Kumara Gamage, along with several officials from the Ministry of Sports, were present at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake to welcome the athletes.

“​Our sincere respect and congratulations to the talented athletes who brought great honour to the nation!” Deputy Minister of Sports, Sugath Thilakaratne, said in a post on social media. (Newswire)

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Deputy Minister of Sports Sugath Thilakaratne says 2028 will be the year for Sri Lankan sportspersons to aspire for the Olympics. 

Assuring that politics will be completely removed from sports, the Deputy Minister said plans to take all sports towards the Olympics will commence in the first week of January 2025. 

“We cannot let the country’s sports stagnate. Issues within sports associations will be resolved promptly,” he said. 

Calling on all to usher in a renaissance in sports, Sugath Thilakaratne said it was their responsibility to lead not only archery but all sports in the country towards international victories. 

“Let us make 2028 a year to aspire for the Olympics. Together, let’s make the vision of a prosperous and beautiful nation through sports a reality,” he added. 

Deputy Minister of Sports Sugath Thilakaratne made the remarks while addressing the Fourth National Archery Championship held recently. (Newswire)

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