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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

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.

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AIX Racing signs Sri Lanka’sYevan David for 2026 Formula3 campaign

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3 months ago

August 8, 2025

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18-year-old Yevan David will become the first-ever Sri Lankan driver to compete in FIA Formula 3, signing with AIX Racing for the 2026 season.

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Fallon Shilanthi becomes first Sri Lankan Canadian to win Mrs. Canada World

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4 months ago

July 24, 2025

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Fallon Shilanthi, a proud Sri Lankan Canadian, has made history by being crowned Mrs. Canada World 2025–2026, becoming the first woman of Sri Lankan descent to earn this prestigious title.

She will go on to represent Canada on the world stage in the United States in January 2026.

Fallon’s journey in pageantry began when she was crowned ‘Derana’ Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2010, where she placed among the Top 40 in the Beach Beauty competition.

Her international presence was first recognized in 2008 when she was named 1st Runner-Up at the Best Model of the World competition in Spain, earning global acclaim for her poise and stage presence.