South Asia’s fastest man Yupun  withdraws from Asian Games

 Yupun Abeykoon 

Champion Sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Asian Games which is to commence later this month in China. 

In a lengthy letter released to various social media platforms, he has stated that he was compelled to take this decision due to a hamstring injury which aggravated a few months back. The recovery process might take more time and he is unable to give his best to his country under these circumstances.

He made this shocking announcement a few days after the National Olympic Committee had taken steps to appoint him as the team Captain of the Asian Games contingent. 

Tagged as South Asia’s fastest man, Yupun won a bronze medal in the 100m at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 10.14 seconds. He was the favourite to win gold at the Asian Games.

Sri Lanka Cricket offered Yupun $ 100,000 on a request made by the Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe in order for him to improve his skills. He has been training in Italy for about 11 months. (AN)