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By Susil Premalal

Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) will name over 50 athletes for the elite and national pool in preparation for the South Asian Senior Athletic Championships 2025, which will be held on April 5 and 6 in Ranchi, India.   

This meet will be conducted by the South Asian Athletic Federation in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of India.

The SLA elite and the national pools, comprising 105 athletes, are currently training in preparation for 11 international events in 2025.  

The athletic local competitions: January 11: National Cross Country Championship at Diyagama. February 23: National Race Walking Championship in Colombo. February 8 and 9: Senior and Youth first selection trial for South Asian Senior Athletic Championships and Asian Under-18 Championships in Colombo. March 8 and 9: Senior and Youth final selection trial for South Asian Senior Athletic Championships and Asian Under-18 Championship at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. June 13 and 14: 64th Junior National Athletic Championship in Colombo. June 29: National Marathon Championship in Colombo. August 1 to 3: 103rd Senior National Athletic Championship and final selection trial for South Asian Games at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.