Athletes from 43 Asian countries participated in the youth athletics tournament held from the 27th to the 30th and seven athletes from Sri Lanka participated. It is reported that four Sri Lankan athletes were able to win silver and bronze medals in this tournament.
Accordingly, Nilupul Phasara Thenuja of Dikwella Vijitha Maha Vidyalaya won a silver medal in the high jump event and Tushen Silva of Maristela Vidyalaya, Negombo won a silver medal in the pole vault event. Ni Wickramasinghe It is said that she was able to win a bronze medal in the 800m girls’ event.