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Inaugural Asian Gym for Life Challenge 2026

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A contingent of 89 young gymnasts departed from Bandaranaike International Airport on 14 October 2026 to represent Sri Lanka at the inaugural 1st Asian Gym for Life Challenge Championship 2026 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

The contingent comprises 44 gymnasts in the Mixed Team and 45 in the Girls’ Team, accompanied by officials. The championship provides an international platform for young athletes to showcase their talent, creativity, discipline and teamwork while gaining valuable experience and building friendships with participants from across Asia.

Representing their motherland at this inaugural continental event is a proud milestone for these young gymnasts. Their participation reflects their dedication and hard work, together with the invaluable contribution of their schools, coaches, teachers and parents in nurturing sporting talent.

Students from schools across Sri Lanka have come together with a shared ambition to represent their country with pride and demonstrate their abilities on the international stage. Their participation highlights the importance of school sports in developing confidence, discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork among young people.

SRI LANKAN GYMNASTICS CONTINGENT – ATHLETE ROSTER

Visakha Vidyalaya – Colombo 05

  1. Keshari Gayunika Gunasekara — Mixed Team
  2. Ravindu Sanjula Sumanasekara — Mixed Team
  3. M. Yenuli Rehansa Bandara Herath — Mixed Team
  4. Hashmi Nadithya Welikanna — Mixed Team
  5. Vathmi Vithumya De Silva — Mixed Team
  6. Sinali Senupama Buthgamuwa — Girls’ Team
  7. Siluni Alwis — Girls’ Team
  8. Lia Wijesinghe — Girls’ Team
  9. D. Umanda Perera — Girls’ Team
  10. D.S. Sethuli Methara — Girls’ Team
  11. Thanuli Ranya — Girls’ Team
  12. Shivani Resanya — Girls’ Team
  13. P. Galhena — Mixed Team
  14. P. Galhena — Mixed Team
  15. K. Akini Nuvanmie — Mixed Team
  16. M. T. D. Ratnayake — Mixed Team
  17. G. Thenuli Sehansa — Mixed Team
  18. Viyana Wijesiriwardhana — Mixed Team
  19. G. Thadi Nihinsadi Thisaravi — Mixed Team
  20. M. V. Yethumi A. Senanayake — Mixed Team
  21. D. Thiyansa Bulathge — Mixed Team
  22. Advika De Silva — Mixed Team

St. Bridget’s Convent – Colombo 07

  1. A. Yeheni Beveena Rodrigo — Girls’ Team
  2. Sayumli Hesanya Abeynayake — Girls’ Team
  3. Shanaya Minelee Beruwalage — Girls’ Team
  4. A. Gabrielle Aheli Rodrigo — Girls’ Team
  5. Don Maria Hirundee Sadevna — Mixed Team

Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya

  1. M. Tehasha Thiyumi Mudiyanse — Girls’ Team
  2. D. Senaya Anudini — Girls’ Team
  3. M.D. Chamansa Yethmini — Girls’ Team

Musaeus College – Colombo

  1. Disala Arundathi Devi Jayasinghe — Girls’ Team
  2. Sashini Vidarshana Senevirathna — Girls’ Team
  3. Devni Nihansa Rathnayake — Girls’ Team

Vishaka Balika Vidyalaya – Sapugaskanda

  1. Hasini Ruvindya Jayawickrama Gamage — Girls’ Team
  2. V. Sayani Ahana Kumari — Girls’ Team
  3. Sanuji Savinya Weerakkodi — Girls’ Team
  4. A. Chanuri Viboda — Girls’ Team
  5. Minara Evindi — Girls’ Team
  6. Mashia Umayangi Walatharaarachchi — Mixed Team
  7. M. Chanudi Nulanga Wellassa — Mixed Team
  8. T. Samanali Ayodya — Mixed Team

Mahamaya Girls’ College – Kandy

  1. A. Shenuli Nimthaki Jayawardana — Girls’ Team
  2. M.G.W.L.S.K. Dasanayaka — Girls’ Team

Mahamaya Girls’ College – Kadawatha

  1. Sithushi Fernando — Girls’ Team
  2. G. Tharushi Imasha Ranasinghe — Girls’ Team
  3. A. Minara Savithaki — Girls’ Team
  4. N.D. Sayumdi Dissanayake — Girls’ Team
  5. S.A. Sonakshi Sanlakshaya Rajapaksha — Girls’ Team
  6. A. Dulanjana Sandamini — Girls’ Team
  7. M. Oshini Rehansa — Mixed Team
  8. A. Yenumi Bimandee Sithumsa — Mixed Team

St. Peter’s College – Gampaha

  1. Pasas Awahansa Marasinghe — Mixed Team
  2. Leon Levinu Deshan Udagedara — Mixed Team
  3. Azuresh Leveron Perera — Mixed Team
  4. M. Thisath Dihein Senadheera — Mixed Team
  5. Pranami Ameliya Marasinghe — Mixed Team

Lyceum International School – Kurunegala

  1. A. Binuli Wasala — Girls’ Team
  2. Chanduli Aluthgama — Girls’ Team
  3. M. Minadi Mithara — Girls’ Team
  4. M. Nuvini Sasnara Ekanayake — Girls’ Team

Holy Cross College – Gampaha

  1. A. Ishini Rehara Fernando — Girls’ Team
  2. R.M. Yuhasna Methnuli Ranathunga — Girls’ Team
  3. M.A. Hirudi Wickramarathne — Girls’ Team
  4. K. Joyan Fernando — Girls’ Team
  5. P. Anne Malithma Wihansi Perera — Mixed Team
  6. W.Y. Senduli Jayasekara — Mixed Team

Mahinda Rajapaksha College – Homagama

  1. A. Methdini Sethumsa Jayasinghe — Mixed Team
  2. Pamodi Thathsarani Smaranayaka — Mixed Team
  3. Hileesha Manjari — Mixed Team
  4. A.D. Sehanthi Yuhasna — Mixed Team
  5. A. Mahesha Sathsarani — Mixed Team
  6. K. Senudi Sethumya — Mixed Team
  7. M.S. Levmini Gunawardhana — Mixed Team
  8. G. Tenuji Pasanja — Mixed Team
  9. W.D.Y. Amandi Karunarathne — Mixed Team

Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya – Kiribathgoda

  1. Yasheli Shamaindra Cooray — Mixed Team
  2. A. Yesandi Fiora Peiris — Mixed Team
  3. W.M. Tanuli Ayansa Wickramasinghe — Mixed Team
  4. A. Januli Liyansa Perera — Girls’ Team
  5. D. Pasindi Hansanadee — Girls’ Team
  6. G. Liyali Abhisheka — Girls’ Team
  7. R. Benuthi Peyumitha Karadana — Girls’ Team

Girls’ High School – Kandy

  1. C. Bandara — Girls’ Team
  2. V.A. Chenuthi Lithara — Girls’ Team
  3. M.S.T. Rathnayake — Girls’ Team
  4. M.L.L. Karunarathna — Mixed Team
  5. T. Gunasekara — Mixed Team

Samudradewi Balika Vidyalaya

  1. M. Nathaliya Perera — Mixed Team

Ferguson High School – Ratnapura

  1. V. Rithmi Dinara Dharmawardhana — Mixed Team

OFFICIALS ACCOMPANYING THE CONTINGENT

  1. W.H. Dulani Priyadarshani
  2. Tilanka V. Abayagunawardana
  3. M.D. Dimuthu Suranga K.
  4. I.P. Pathmalatha
  5. G. Shyamalee Inoka S.
  6. A.H. Irosha Lakmini
  7. Arosha Prashantha M. Weerasinghe
  8. P.A. Ajith Pushpa Kumara
  9. N.T. Jayawickrama
  10. M. Austin Michel M. Jayamanne
  11. M.L.M.M. Nijar

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