Avindu makes history with first World University gold for Sri Lanka
University of Sri Jayewardenepura weightlifter Avindu Liyanagedara made history yesterday by becoming the first Sri Lankan university student to win a gold medal at a World University sports event, as Sri Lanka made a spectacular start to the 2026 World University Weightlifting Championship in Doha, Qatar. Liyanagedara won the men’s 60kg title, while Sabaragamuwa University’s […]
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