Sri Lanka’s Janani Dhananjana Wickramasinghe has won the gold medal in the women’s T47 long jump event at the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan, setting a new competition record.
Janani recorded a jump of 5.52 metres to secure the gold medal. An Indian athlete won the silver medal, while a Chinese competitor claimed bronze.
Sri Lanka’s Sanduni Jayasundara also competed in the event, finishing fourth with a jump of 4.11 metres.
The gold medal marks Janani’s second medal at the tournament. She previously won the silver medal in the women’s T47 200-metre race.
Janani’s outstanding performance has further strengthened Sri Lanka’s medal tally at the Asian Para Games, bringing pride to the country on the international para-athletics stage.
