Sri Lanka delivered an inspiring performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Athletics Championship, securing 4th place overall among 19 competing nations, and finishing ahead of regional sporting powerhouses like Japan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.
Our young athletes clinched a total of eight medals, showcasing the nation’s rising talent and commitment to nurturing future track and field stars. This marks one of Sri Lanka’s best-ever performances at the youth level in continental athletics.
The final top five rankings saw China dominate with a staggering 36 medals, followed by Uzbekistan and India with 11 medals each. Sri Lanka, with its impressive haul of 8 medals, stood proudly in 4th place, just ahead of Japan who secured 7 medals.
🥇 Full Medal Table – Top 5 Countries:
- China – 36
- Uzbekistan – 11
- India – 11
- Sri Lanka – 8
- Japan – 7
Athletics experts have lauded the achievement, emphasizing how Sri Lanka’s youth development programs are beginning to yield results on the international stage. Key performances included strong showings in middle-distance running, with stars like Tharushi Abisheka winning gold in the women’s 800m event.
The Ministry of Sports has already expressed its congratulations and is expected to offer further support to youth athletics in the lead-up to the Asian Games and other global events.
Stay tuned to us for more updates on Sri Lanka’s sports heroes and their journey on the global stage.
