Sri Lanka’s Pradeep Somasiri produced a brilliant performance to win the bronze medal in the Men’s T46 1500m event at the World Para Athletics Championship 2025 in New Delhi, India.
Somasiri clocked an outstanding time of 3 minutes 53.77 seconds, setting a new Asian record in the process. His remarkable run not only earned him a place on the podium but also marked one of Sri Lanka’s finest moments in para middle-distance running on the world stage.
The race was fiercely contested from the start, with Somasiri maintaining a strong pace throughout and executing a perfectly timed finish in the final lap to secure third place. His performance reflects months of hard work, dedication, and the growing strength of Sri Lanka’s para athletics program.
This medal adds to Sri Lanka’s success at the championship, following earlier achievements by fellow athletes, and further highlights the nation’s rising presence in the global para athletics arena.
Speaking after the race, Somasiri expressed his pride and gratitude, dedicating the medal to his coaches, family, and supporters who stood by him throughout his journey.
With this performance, Pradeep Somasiri not only brought glory to Sri Lanka but also raised the bar for Asian para athletes in the middle-distance category.
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