Following on from his compatriot’s world record exploits, Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku brought further honour to his country winning the Bronze medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. 

Kodithuwakku took third place with a personal best of 65.61.

Kodithuwakku is a Military Police Corporal in the Sri Lanka Army. 

Dinesh Priyantha creates history with first-ever Paralympic Gold medal for Sri Lanka with world javelin record

Sergeant Dinesh promoted to Warrant Officer 1