In a double triumph for Sri Lanka, Pradeep Somasiri secured the Gold medal in the Men's 1,500 metres (T46) event at the Asian Para Games 2023, setting a new Games Record.

This remarkable achievement came just moments after Nuwan Indika's victory in the Men's 100m event (T44).

The remarkable athletic prowess of these Sri Lankan para-athletes is on full display at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, where the nation continues to make its mark. Pradeep Somasiri's outstanding performance and record-breaking run in the 1,500m race have further illuminated Sri Lanka's presence on the international stage