SL Athletes pose before leave to Asian Games

Sri Lanka athletics team of 12 athletes will leave to Jakartha tomorrow for the Asian Games as they will bear the weight of medal hope by Sri Lanka . They pose for a group photograph yesterday at independence square before the tour . High jumper Ushan Thiwanka and Relay runner Upamalika Rathnakumari was unfortunate to miss out as they were rejected by organizes due blunder by SL officials .

Ace 800m runner Nimali Liyanrachchi and distance runner Hiruni Wijayarathne who will fly directly to Jakartha from USA is not in the picture

Caption

Seating from left : Badra Gunawardana (Coach), Saman Kumara Gunawardana (Team Manager), Janaka Prasad Wimalasiri (Long Jump),Maj.Gen Palitha Fernando (President of AA),Sajith Jayalal(Coach), Luis Miranda(Coach)

Standing from left : Rumeshika Rathnayaka (200m),Nilani Rathnayaka 3000m Steeple Chase , Indunil Herath (800m),Aruna Darshana 400m, 4x400m), Ajith Premakumara (4x400m), Pasidnu Kodikara(4x400m), Dilip Ruwan( 4x400m) , Kalinga Kumarage (4x400m) , Gayanthika Abeyrathne (800m)

Not in the picture : Nimali Liyanarachchi (800m ) ,Hiruni Wijayarathne (10,000)