Rumesha Tharanga and Nadeesha Ramanayake stole the spotlight at the National Athletics Championships held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama, wrapping up two thrilling days of top-tier track and field action. The event, organized by Sri Lanka Athletics, showcased the very best of the island’s athletic talent.
In a jaw-dropping javelin performance, Rumesha Tharanga was crowned Best Male Athlete of the tournament after launching the spear an impressive 82.36 meters, clinching gold and solidifying his dominance in the event. His performance also earned him the title of Most Outstanding Male Athlete of the meet.
On the women’s side, Nadeesha Ramanayake blazed her way to glory in the 400-meter sprint, clocking a swift 52.86 seconds to bag the gold. Her spectacular run earned her the accolade of Best Female Athlete, cementing her status as Sri Lanka’s sprint queen.
Other standout performances included:
- Chamod Yodhasinghe, who burned up the track in the men’s 100 meters to become the fastest man in Sri Lanka.
- Amasha de Silva, crowned the fastest woman, dominating the women’s 100 meters.
- Aruna Darshana, who powered through to claim gold in the men’s 400 meters.
- Harsha Karunaratne, brother of Tharuni Karunanayake, who triumphed in the men’s 800 meters.
With explosive sprints, stunning throws, and grit-filled races, the 2025 National Athletics Championships left no shortage of drama and brilliance. The future of Sri Lankan athletics looks bright — and fast.
