16th December 2024 10:45:38 Hours
M. Inosha Navodya, a student of Sewanapitiya Maha Vidyalaya, has been selected as the national winner in the under-17, 49 kg weightlifting category. Additionally, she has earned the privilege of participating in the 2024 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship, which will be held from December 19–25 in Doha, Qatar.
However, she faced financial challenges in procuring the necessary equipment and preparation for the event. In response, the Principal of her school made an official request to the Security Forces Headquarters (East).
Commander of the Security Forces Headquarters (East), Major General K V N P Premarathna RSP USP psc donated Eighty thousand rupees to support her expenditures for the upcoming championship. This contribution was coordinated with best wishes who generously provided the financial assistance. The donation was officially handed over in the Commander Security Forces Headquarters office. Senior Staff Officers of the Security Forces Headquarters (East), the Principal of Sewanapitiya Maha Vidyalaya, and the Coach of the Weightlifting Center Sewanapitiya, also attended the occasion.