30/07/2026
🏃♂️ VTA ATHLETICS TEAM READY FOR HISTORIC SHOWCASE! 🏅
For the first time in the 31-year history of the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTA), our largest-ever contingent of athletes is stepping onto the national stage! 🏆
Our team of 21 talented athletes will be representing VTA in 49 events at the 54th Nationalized Services Athletics Championship 2026, taking on tough competition from major state and semi-state institutions!
📅 Event Details
• 🗓 Dates: July 30 & July 31, 2026
• 🏟 Venue: Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
• 🤝 Organized By: Nationalized Services Athletics Association
Meet Our VTA Athletes
🌊 Batticaloa District
Mr. V. Vijayarajah – 100m
Mr. A. Uthayathasan – 100m, Long Jump
Mr. S. Pulendran – 100m, 400m, 5000m Race Walk
Mr. K. Jeyanathan – 100m, 200m
Mr. S. Anojan –Javelin Throw
Mr. K. Rushenthiran – 100m, 200m
Mr. M. Mithulagasan – 100m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Mr. S. Venuthas – Shot Put, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw
Mr. T. Krishanth Thinesh – 1500m, 5000m Race Walk, Long Jump
Miss T. Srikeerthana – 100m, Long Jump, Triple Jump
⛰️ Nuwara Eliya District
Mr. W.M.S.A. Wijesinghe – 100m, 200m, Long Jump
Mr. A. Subramanium – 400m, Shot Put, Discus Throw
Mr. U.G.T.N.K. Jayasinghe – Shot Put, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw
Mr. M.R. Kumara – Discus Throw, Javelin Throw
Mr. P. Mailvaganam – 400m, 5000m Race Walk, Long Jump
🌴 Hambantota District
Mr. J.L.S. Nalinda – 5000m Race Walk
🏢 Head Office
Mr. A. Paranagamage – 5000m Race Walk, 5000m, High Jump
Mr. S. Abeynayaka – 800m, 1500m
Mr. P. Ariyathilaka – Shot Put, Javelin Throw
Mr. U.K.A.S. Kumara – 5000m
Miss P.K.A.S. Manel – 100m Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple Jump
👔 Team Coordinator: Mr. R.M.B.W. Rathnayaka
👔 Cheaf Organizer : Nuwan Jayasekara
(VTA Sports Club)
🎉 Warmest wishes from the Chairman and the entire staff of the Vocational Training Authority! Let's run, jump, and throw to bring glory to VTA! 🌟
VTA ATHLETICS TEAM READY FOR HISTORIC SHOWCASE
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