27th October 2025
Mr. Inoshan Suran, of Sri Lankan descent and currently residing in France, completed an extraordinary 10,000-kilometre cycling journey from Paris to Jaffna, covering 13 countries including Germany, Turkey, and India. Commencing his expedition on 1 September 2025, he successfully arrived in Jaffna on 23 October 2025.
His remarkable journey aimed to promote Jaffna’s cultural heritage, tourism, reconciliation and cross cultural understanding, emphasising unity and peace.
Under the supervision of Major General K.A.N Rasika Kumara ndc psc, Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna), Mr. Inoshan Suran was warmly received at the Thalsevana Army Resort, Kankesanthurai, by Major General M. Rizvi Razick RSP ndu, General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division. The troops of the 51 Infantry Division arranged a special reception to honour his exceptional dedication, endurance and patriotic spirit.