Paralympic Silver medalist Samitha Dulan honoured by Army

September 12, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Warrant Officer II Samitha Dulan, who recently set a new world record and won a silver medal in the F44 javelin throw event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, was honoured by the Sri Lanka Army Military Police, at the Sri Lanka Army Military Police Regimental Centre in Polhengoda.

Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Military Police, Major General Najeeva Edirisinghe, along with Officers and Other Ranks of the Regiment, extended a warm welcome to the silver medalist, Samitha Dhulan Kodithuwakku, his wife, and his sports coach.

The event featured a traditional cultural dance troupe that escorted Dulan to the assembly area, and a documentary video highlighting his previous sporting achievements was also presented. In recognition of Samith Dulan’s exceptional performance, Colonel Commandant presented a special token of appreciation on behalf of the Sri Lanka Army Military Police.