Sri Lanka won two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today (23), following impressive performances by athletes Janani Dhananjana Wickramasinghe and Pradeep Somasiri.
Janani Dhananjana Wickramasinghe secured gold in the women’s T47 long jump event with a leap of 5.52 metres, setting a new Games record.
Meanwhile, Pradeep Somasiri claimed gold in the men’s T46 1,500 metre race, finishing first after a strong performance against competitors from across Asia. India won the silver medal, while the Philippines secured bronze.
The two victories have boosted Sri Lanka’s medal tally at the Games.
