Madushani aims for personal best in Nagoya
by Reemus Fernando Triple jumper Madushani Herath and the 4×400 metres mixed relay team face an uphill task as Sri Lanka’s track and field team begins its Asian Games campaign in Nagoya, Japan, today. Bahrain, India and Kazakhstan, who claimed podium places in the mixed relay at the last edition, are joined by China, […]
Triple jumper Madushani Herath and the 4×400 metres mixed relay team are set to face challenges as Sri Lanka's track and field team makes its debut in the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Bahrain, India, Kazakhstan, China, and Japan are among the teams participating alongside Sri Lanka, with Kazakhstan, China, and India considered the favorites due to their strong season performances.
Herath aims to break her personal best, having set a new national record of 13.68 meters earlier this year. Uzbekistan's Sharifa Davronova, a two-time World Junior Champion, currently holds the Asian record with a jump of 14.24 meters, and she will be aiming to retain her title. Herath's coach, Krishantha Kumara, is optimistic that Herath can achieve a personal best, as she broke the national record during the preparation phase.
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