The 12th Senior and 18th Junior Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships took place from June 2 to 16, 2025, in Jecheon, South Korea. Representing Sri Lanka, Jaydon Attygalle competed in the Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) category, while Yeshwin Jayathissa and Manuja Matheesha participated in the Junior MAG events under the guidance of MAG Coach Asantha…
The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) FIG Judges’ Course for the XVI Cycle was successfully held in Doha, while the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) course was conducted in Japan. Representing Sri Lanka in WAG, three judges—Ridma Gynathilaka, Aminda Rathnayaka, and Amaya Kalukottage—participated in the course and passed the examination. Ridma and Aminda were awarded FIG Category…
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Participation in the Asian Gymnastics Championship
The 29th National Gymnastics Championship, held in January 2025, served as the selection trial for the upcoming Asian Gymnastics Championship. This event was pivotal in identifying top talents to represent Sri Lanka on the continental stage.
At the World Challenge Cup held in Varna in May 2025, Nola Matthews of the U.S. emerged as the only gymnast to win more than one gold medal. Other notable performers included Ruby Stacey (Great Britain), Eddie Penev (Bulgaria), and Adem Asil (Türkiye), each securing multiple medals.
The 29th National Gymnastics Championship, held in January 2025, served as the selection trial for the upcoming Asian Gymnastics Championship. This event was pivotal in identifying top talents to represent Sri Lanka on the continental stage.
