By Hishan Welmilla
Achi-Nagoya .Sri Lanka’s Palitha Bandara won the silver medal in the men’s F42 shot put event at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, producing a throw of 14.02 metres to secure a place on the podium.
Kuwait’s Faizal Sorsour claimed the gold medal with a Games record throw of 16.06 metres, setting a new benchmark in the event.
Bandara’s silver medal marks another significant achievement in his para-athletics career. He previously won a bronze medal at the 2003 Asian Para Games, and his latest performance underlines his continued presence among Asia’s leading para-athletes.
His achievement adds another medal to Sri Lanka’s campaign at the 2026 Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, bringing pride to the Sri Lankan contingent and sports fans back home.
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