Sri Lanka’s Abeyratne first in 800m at Japanese meet

Sri Lanka's Gayanthika Abeyratne finished first in the Women's 800m at the Shizuoka Athletics Championships in Japan today. 

Abeyratne finished the event in 2 minutes and 5.59 seconds. 

The meet is a bronze event on the World Athletics Continental Tour -- the second tier of one-day international athletic meets. 

Sri Lanka's men's 400m athlete Aruna Darshana meanwhile came second in his event, with a personal best time of 45.59 seconds.