Sri Lanka wins Bronze at WCOPA 2026 in Las Vegas
Sri Lanka was proudly in the spotlight at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas, USA — the event often called the “Olympics of Performing Arts” — held from 13 to 21 July. Representing the island nation on the global stage was dancer Natharie Wickramasinghe, who was awarded a Bronze Medal in […]
Sri Lanka achieved a moment of national pride at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Las Vegas, USA, earning a Bronze Medal in the Cultural Dance category. Dancer Natharie Wickramasinghe, 15, represented the island nation in the solo dancing section, captivating an international audience with her performance of Sri Lanka’s cultural dance.
Natharie, born to Sri Lankan parents in Las Vegas and raised steeped in the island’s culture, found inspiration in ‘Derana Little Stars’, a children’s TV programme showcasing young singers and dancers. Despite never attending formal dance classes, she trained with traditional technical dance choreographer Mrs. Diwya Arundathi and received unwavering support from the Sri Lankan community in Vegas.
Natharie expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity and hopes to inspire others through her art. WCOPA provided half a million dollars in scholarships and prizes, offering a launchpad for performers aspiring to careers in the global entertainment industry.
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