Sri Lanka’s Mohamed Safran won the country’s first medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, claiming bronze in the men’s T47 long jump with a leap of 6.55 metres on his final attempt.
Safran secured third place in the event, while fellow Sri Lankan athletes Yoosoof Salmaan finished fourth with a jump of 6.28 metres and Buddhika Heshan placed fifth with 6.11 metres.
Meanwhile, Janani Dhananjana Wickramasinghe finished second in the women’s T47 200m heats, clocking a personal-best time of 25.80 seconds.
In wheelchair tennis, Sri Lanka’s Gamini Dissanayake recorded a 2-0 victory over Iran’s Mohamed Hamed, winning 7-5, 6-3.
Sri Lanka’s upcoming events include Theekshana Jayatilleka competing in the F57 discus throw and shot put finals. Safran, Salmaan and Maduranga Subasinghe are also scheduled to take part in their respective 100m heats.
Safran’s bronze medal marks an encouraging start for Sri Lanka at the continental para-sports competition, with more athletes set to compete in the coming events.
