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Heartwarming Gesture: Sri Lanka Cricket Announces Monetary Reward for Paralympics Winners

Written by N Krishnamurthy

Realizing its status as flag bearer of Sport in the Island, Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee, in a heartwarming gesture, while congratulating two country’s Athletes who brought glory to the country during the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, has taken a decision to reward and recognize the outstanding achievement of the duo.

Accordingly, Dinesh Priyantha Herath, who won the ‘Gold’ medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46, and Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku, who won the Bronze in the Men’s Javelin Throw F44, will be rewarded with a monetary award.

Sri Lanka Cricket will present the ‘Recognition’ to the two athletes with the participation of Sports Namal Rajapaksa.

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N Krishnamurthy