By Hishan Welmilla
Achi-Nagoya, Sri Lanka’s Galina Basanayake secured the silver medal in the Women’s S9 Freestyle swimming final at the Asian Para Games 2026, clocking an impressive time of 4:59.58. She improved significantly on her previous timing of 5:08.47, reducing it by 8.89 seconds. China’s Jaialing Xu claimed the gold medal, finishing ahead of the Sri Lankan swimmer.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Naveed Rahim narrowly missed out on a medal in the corresponding men’s S9 Freestyle event, finishing fourth with a time of 4:33.27. Although Rahim fell short of the bronze medal, his performance added to Sri Lanka’s competitive showing in para-swimming at the Games.
Basnayake’s silver medal marks a proud achievement for the Sri Lankan contingent, highlighting the dedication and progress of the country’s para-athletes. Both swimmers demonstrated determination and competitive spirit against some of Asia’s leading para-swimmers, bringing further recognition to Sri Lanka on the international sporting stage.
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