Sri Lankan track and field athletes Dilhani Lekamge and Aruna Darshana who have qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris have received financial aid from the Sri Lanka Army.
Staff Sergeant Aruna Darshana of the Sri Lanka Artillery and Staff Sergeant Dilhani Lekamge of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps received financial rewards from Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters today.
According to the Sri Lanka Army, the Army Commander awarded each athlete an incentive of Rs. 01 million congratulating them and expressing his hope that they will win a medal and uphold the honour of Sri Lanka and the Army.
Athlete Aruna Dharshana will compete in Round 1 of the Men’s 400-metre event on August 04 at 11.15 pm local time.
Meanwhile, Dilhani Lekamge will compete in the Women’s Javelin Throw Qualifications GP A on August 07 at 1.55 pm.
Aruna Dharshana and Dilhani Lekamge are among five Sri Lankan athletes who have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is scheduled to take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024. (Newswire)