The Athletic Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) established in the year 1922 will be proudly presenting the 94th edition of the National Athletic Championships which will be held from the 08th to the 10th of July 2016 at the Diyagama Mahinda Rajapakse stadium.
With the summer Olympic qualification ending on the 11th of July, some top quality performances can be expected from over 600 male and 200 female competitors who will push for a last surge of making it to Rio Olympics. Over 100 officials attached to the Athletic Association will serve as officials at the event.
Speaking at a media briefing regarding the National championships Sugath Thilakarathne , the president of the AASL said “This weekend’s 94th National Championships will be a selection ground to form a pool of 80-100 athletes for the South Asian Games which is likely to be held later this year. We are looking to form a strong pool of athletes for future international events and provide an opportunity for athletes to reach qualifying standards for the IAAF World Championships. There is certainly hope that our local talent will have a fighting chance in the international sporting arena, bringing glory to themselves, and to their country.”
Photo Album – 94th National Athletics Championships 2016
With a busy international schedule planned in the coming weeks athletes will be determined to put in their best performance so they get included in the pool that will be selected to represent the country.
Stay tuned to www.thepapare.com as we will bring you the action from Diyagama stadium from the 8th to 10th July.
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