Sri Lankan Team Departs for Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris
Updated Date: 16th July, 2024
As the world gears up for the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris, Sri Lanka proudly sends off its delegation of six talented athletes, ready to compete on the global stage. The selected athletes, representing a variety of disciplines, are set to inspire and unite the nation with their performances.
Ganga Senavirathna and Kyle Abeysinghe, the national swimmers, departed together on 14th July. Viren Neththsinghe, the promising badminton player, will depart solo on 18th July. The national athletics team, comprising Aruna Darshana, Tharushi Karunarathna, and Dilhani Lekamge, will depart together on 24th July.
Leading the Sri Lankan team as flag bearers in the opening ceremony will be Viren Nettasinghe and Dilhani Lekamge. Viren, with his exemplary skills in badminton, and Dilhani, as the team leader and the highest-ranking figure in athletics for Sri lanka, embody the spirit and determination of the Sri Lankan athletes.
Each athlete is scheduled for their first match as follows:
Viren Neththsinghe
Men’s singles group play stage
Date: 27 July
Time: 11.00 AM (Paris Time)
Location: La Chapelle Arena
Ganga Senavirathna
Women's 100m backstroke- heats
Date: 29 July
Time: 11.00 AM (Paris Time)
Location: Paris La Defense Arena
Kyle Abeysinghe
Men’s 100m freestyle- heats
Date: 30 July
Time: 11.00 AM (Paris Time)
Location: Paris La Defense Arena
Aruna Darshana
Men’s 400m round 1
Date: 04 August
Time: 07.05 PM (Paris Time)
Location: Stade de France
Tharushi Karunarathna
Women’s 800m round 1
Date: 02 August
Time: 07.45 PM (Paris Time)
Location: Stade de France
Dilhani Lekamge
Women's Javelin throw qualifications GP A
Date: 07 August
Time: 10.25 AM (Paris Time)
Location: Stade de France
Sri Lanka's representation at the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris marks a significant moment of pride and ambition for the country. With six dedicated athletes ready to compete and carry the national flag, the nation stands united in support, cheering for their success.
Written by Nadun Kumarasinghe | MoraSpirit
