Sri Lanka’s Para athletes shine at World Para Athletics Championships

Dialog Axiata PLC powered Sri Lankan para-athletes proudly hoisted the Lion flag as they won two medals—silver and bronze—at the World Para Athletics Championships held in Kobe, Japan.

Sprinter Indika Gamage secured a bronze medal in the T-44 100 meters final held on Monday (20th), clocking a time of 11.83 seconds. Gamage qualified for the final after winning heat 1 with an impressive time of 11.75s.

However, it was javelin thrower Samitha Dulan who captured the spotlight by establishing a new world record in the Men’s F-44 Javelin Throw event on Tuesday (21st). The 33-year-old veteran won the silver medal in the F-64 event with a remarkable throw of 66.49 meters, earning a place in sporting history. The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Games and 2023 Paris World Championships bronze medallist set the world record in his very first attempt and followed up with throws of 63.96m, 53.91m, 59.81m, 56.51m, and 65.01m in subsequent attempts.

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider is the proud sponsor of the National Paralympic Committee and this partnership aligns with the company’s ongoing dedication to empowering differently abled individuals in the country.

The company’s sponsorship also includes funding for training programs, domestic championships, international competitions, and other essential activities that support the development of para-athletes. This financial backing ensures that athletes have access to the best coaching, facilities, and opportunities to compete at the highest levels.

Dialog Axiata is also a dedicated sponsor of the national cricket, volleyball, and esports teams and the primary sponsor of the Sri Lanka Golf Open. The company promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through sponsorships with the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka and the National Paralympic Committee, enabling athletes to participate in national and international tournaments.