Nethuki Dulansa Wins Silver at South Asian Karate Championship in Dhaka

Sri Lankan karate talent Nethuki Dulansa Jayadeva has won a silver medal at the South Asian Karate Championship in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Representing Sri Lanka in the Women’s Kumite Under-59kg category, Nethuki delivered a series of sharp and tactical performances against leading competitors from across the region.

The silver-medal finish adds another international achievement to her growing sporting career and further highlights Sri Lanka’s rising talent in regional combat sports.

A student of Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, Nethuki has continued to balance her academic commitments with an intensive training schedule while establishing herself as a key member of Sri Lanka’s national karate squad.

Her technical precision and determination in Kumite reflect both her individual dedication and the strong foundation provided by Sri Lanka’s school-level sports system.

The latest achievement follows her outstanding performance at the 2024 South Asian Karate Championship in Thimphu, Bhutan, where she won a gold medal for Sri Lanka.

With consecutive podium finishes at major regional championships, Nethuki continues to demonstrate remarkable consistency and skill on the international stage. Her journey serves as an inspiration to young Sri Lankan athletes, showing how discipline, dedication and perseverance can lead to sporting excellence.