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11th February 2025 08:42:14 Hours

Warrant Officer II Samitha Dulan Clinches Gold at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025

Sri Lanka Army athlete Warrant Officer II K.A Samitha Dulan made history at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 by securing a gold medal in the Javelin Throw event.

Competing against some of the world's top para-athletes in Dubai, Dulan’s exceptional throw of 61.88 meters earned him the top podium finish.

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix is a prestigious global event that brings together elite para-athletes to compete at the highest level. Dulan’s victory marks another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s growing presence in international para-sports.

His gold medal triumph is expected to elevate Sri Lanka’s standing in the global para-athletic community while inspiring young athletes to pursue excellence, regardless of the challenges they face.