By Hishan Welmilla
Ach-Nagoya, Sri Lanka’s experienced para-athlete Nuwan Indika Gamage is targeting another memorable performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, hoping to build on his outstanding achievements at the previous edition in Hangzhou, China.
One of Sri Lanka’s leading para-athletes, Indika made a significant impact at the 2023 Asian Para Games, winning gold in the men’s T44 100 metres in a Games-record time of 11.63 seconds. He also secured silver in the men’s long jump with a leap of 6.68 metres, establishing himself as one of the continent’s top competitors.
His achievements in Hangzhou continued the progress he had made at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta, where he won silver in the long jump and finished fourth in the 100 metres.
Indika has also demonstrated his ability to compete at world level. At the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, he claimed bronze in the men’s T44 long jump with a distance of 6.46 metres.
With valuable international experience behind him, Indika will be looking to translate his consistency and determination into another successful campaign in Japan. His participation will be an important part of Sri Lanka’s medal ambitions as the country’s athletes prepare to compete against Asia’s best para-sport talent.
Speaking about his ambitions for the 2026 Asian Para Games, Indika said:
“My ambition is to give my very best for Sri Lanka at the 2026 Asian Para Games. I have worked hard to reach this level, and I want to use my experience to challenge for medals in Japan. Winning gold and silver in Hangzhou gave me confidence, but I know I must continue to work hard and stay focused. My goal is to perform to my full potential and make my country proud.”
For Indika, Aichi-Nagoya offers another opportunity to showcase his talent, defend his reputation as a leading Asian para-athlete and inspire the next generation of Sri Lankan athletes with disabilities
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