By Hishan Welmilla
Achi-Nagoya. Three Sri Lankan athletes will be in action in track and field events, while two para swimmers are also scheduled to compete in the pool as the fifth Asian Para Games 2026 enters its fourth day today.
In the morning session, Maduranga Subasinghe and Pradeep Somasiri will compete in the men’s 400m heats in the T46 category, aiming to secure strong performances and advance to the next stage of the competition.
Later in the evening, Palitha Bandara will represent Sri Lanka in the shot put event in the F42 category, seeking to make his mark against some of Asia’s leading para-athletes.
Meanwhile, two Sri Lankan para swimmers will also take to the pool today, adding to the country’s representation across different sporting disciplines as the Games continue in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Sri Lanka’s athletes will be looking to build on their performances throughout the competition, as the national contingent continues its campaign at the continent’s premier multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.
With track and field and swimming featuring prominently in today’s programme, Sri Lankan fans will be hoping for encouraging performances from the country’s representatives on the fourth day of the Games.
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