Madumali wins Nestomalt cycling challenge
Winners with the presentation party: (back row from left): Sajeewa Wickramasinghe, Senior Manager – Sales Promotions, Nestle Lanka, Major General Palitha Fernando – President, Sri Lanka Athletics, Rtd.Air Vice Marshal Kithsiri Leelaratne, Radhini de Costa – Assistant Vice President-Communications, Nestle Lanka, Nalin Adhikaraarachchi, Secretary Sri Lanka Cycling Federation.
Madumali Fernando of Sri Lanka Army won the Elite women’s cycling race at the Nestomalt Cycling Challenge 2022 concluded successfully last Sunday (28). Madumali finished the race which consist of 28km clocking 51 minutes and 29 seconds followed by second place won by Sri Lanka Navy cyclist Anne Shensli with same time of 51.29 seconds.
Powering the ambitions of over 400 aspiring cyclists from around the country, organized by the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the second consecutive year, the event was sponsored by the ‘Good food, Good life’ company’s flagship brand – Nestlé Nestomalt.
“For decades, Nestlé Nestomalt has energized Sri Lankan athletes to be 100% ready in body and mind. Staying true to our brand’s purpose of powering progress, we are pleased to collaborate with the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka yet again, to provide a platform for our talented cyclists to showcase their skills, paving the way to fast-track their professional cycling careers” said Ruwan Welikala, Vice President – Dairy, Nestlé Lanka.
The Nestomalt Cycling Challenge held for the first-time last year, helped revive sporting activities in the country which were on hold due to the pandemic.
Following its roaring success, the organizers have decided upon conducting the event annually to further strengthen professional cycling in Sri Lanka.
Seven races took place at Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, amidst the cheer of enthusiastic spectators.
Results:
Elite Women-Distance 28 KM – (1) Madumali Fernando, 51.29 – Sri Lanka Army (2) Anne Shenali 51.29 – Sri Lanka Navy (3) Sulochana Panchali, 51.30 – Sri Lanka Air Force (4) Akasha Sandamini, 51.30 – Sri Lanka Army (5) Dinesha Dilrukshi, 51.30 – Sri Lanka Air Force. (D.R)