23rd April 2026
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army commended Infantryman R.W.V. Piyatissa of the Gajaba Regiment on 23rd April 2026 at the Army Headquarters for securing 12th place at a visually impaired marathon held on 19 April 2026 in Kasumigaura, Japan.
He completed the race in 5 hours, 37 minutes, and 37 seconds.
He lost his eyesight after sustaining injuries during a terrorist attack while carrying out operational duties in Oddusuddan. He is currently receiving residential medical care at Abhimansala 2 Wellness Resort.
