Sri
Lanka's superstar sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe kissing the
Sri Lankan flag after she roared to become Asia's fastest
woman at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.
Susanthika
Jayasinghe and Nagalingam Ethirweerasingham on their way to
light the torch at the VIVth Asian Track and Field Championships
at the Sugathadasa Stadium on Thursday
Sri Lankan contingent being led by Susanthika Jayasinghe
Li Yangfeng Discus Throw gold medallist with one of the
Sri Lankan fans
Li Yangfeng of China who won the gold medal in the Discus
Throw for women in action
Kazanina Svetlana of Kazakstan in action in the Women's
Heptathlon high jump event of the 14th Asian Athletics Championships
at the Sugathadasa stadium. Svetlana who won the high jump
leads with 941 points after round 2 of the heptathlon event
Qatari runner Hashim Ahamed Ibrahim takes the lead on his
way to win the 10,000 metres Gold on the first day of the
Asian athletic meet at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo
Fireworks display was another added attraction at the opening
ceremony
Gu Ying after receiving the gold medal
Gu Ying of China celebrating after winning the Hammer Throw
event at the 14th Asian Athletics Championships. Gu Ying established
a new Asian Champion record of 71.10 metres
Gu Ying after receiving the gold medal
