Arrangements have been made by the Sri Lanka Athletics Association to commemorate World Athletics Day at the Torrington grounds on the 29th of May 2016 from 07.00am onwards.

World Athletics Day is an event organized by the IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation). It was 1st commemorated in 1996, and is held on any picked date in the month of May each year. Presently in its 20th year, World Athletics Day is an annual sporting event that is celebrated in schools, colleges and clubs, around the world, to promote athletics among the youth and it is one of the busiest projects on the games date-book.

Local celebrations governed by the Sri Lanka Athletics Association will include events where talented youngsters will compete to showcase their abilities. Events will be held for junior athletes under the below age groups in both Boys’ and Girls’ categories.

Under 15 Age Group – Boys’/Girls’

  • 100m
  • 4 X 50m Relay

Under 17 Age Group – Boys’/Girls’

  • 100m
  • 400m
  • 800m
  • Long Jump
  • Javelin Throw