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Sri Lanka’s Pushpi Weerakoon awarded ‘Rotary Alumni Global Service Award’

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4 months ago

July 3, 2025

Contributing to the many international accolades achieved by Sri Lankans this year, Pushpi Weerakoon has been awarded the ‘Rotary Alumni Global Service Award’.

This is the very first time a Sri Lankan has received this prestigious award and have been invited to address the Rotary International Convention, to be held this year from 21-25 June in Calgary Canada.

This award is the highest honour presented by Rotary International to an outstanding Rotary alumnus whose achievements have enriched their profession and whose services to humanity exemplifies the spirit of Rotary.

The award is intended to highlight the positive impact of Rotary programs and to inspire others worldwide to pursue service and leadership as the recipient.

Upon receiving the award, Pushpi will address the convention gathering together with other distinguish speakers such as Tawakkol Karman the first woman from the Arab world to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Isabel C. Scarinci a behavioral scientist with a deep commitment to the elimination of cancer disparities in low- and middle-income countries, Scott Simon host of National Public Radio who has reported from five continents on 10 wars, winning every major award in U.S. broadcasting.

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Sri Lankan Sprinters Crowned South Asia’s Fastest Man And Woman

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2 weeks ago

October 26, 2025

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Sri Lanka has produced South Asia’s fastest man and woman for the first time in years, following stunning victories at the 2025 South Asian Senior Athletics Championships held in Ranchi, India.

Chamod Yodhasinghe sprinted to gold in the men’s 100 metres event, setting a new championship record with an impressive time of 10.3 seconds. Yodhasinghe, who also won the same event at the 103rd National Athletics Championships earlier this year, represented the Sri Lanka Army at the regional meet.

Meanwhile, Safia Yameek clinched gold in the women’s 100 metres, clocking 11.53 seconds — another record-breaking performance for Sri Lanka.

With both Yodhasinghe and Yameek taking the top spots in their respective events, Sri Lanka now holds the titles of South Asia’s fastest man and fastest woman, marking a proud moment for the nation’s athletics history.

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Yevan David Makes History as Sri Lanka’s First Rookie Champion in Euro Formula Open

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3 weeks ago

October 20, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s rising racing star, Yevan David, has made history by securing the Rookie Championship title in the 2025 Euro Formula Open Championship. Competing in the final leg of the season at the legendary Monza circuit, Yevan showcased remarkable skill and determination, finishing second in Round 2 of the Monza stage and confirming his overall second-place finish in the championship standings.

The Monza stage, consisting of three rounds with today’s race being the decisive final, saw Yevan narrowly miss out on victory by just one thousandth of a second in an epic battle with Poland’s Dymek Kicharczck, who secured the championship title regardless of the outcome of the final race.