Chathurika Priyanthi shatters Sri Lanka Weightlifting records

Chathurika Priyanthi, representing the Sri Lanka Navy, etched her name in the annals of Sri Lanka weightlifting history by achieving a groundbreaking feat on the second day of the Youth, Junior, and Senior National Championship at the National Sports Complex in Gallella, Polonnaruwa yesterday.

Competing in the challenging 87kg weight category, Chathurika achieved a historic milestone by lifting a remarkable 90kg in snatch, 113kg in clean and jerk, totaling an impressive 203kgs. This exceptional performance shattered not one, but three Sri Lanka records, making her the first woman in Sri Lanka’s weightlifting history to lift the highest amount of weight.

These records surpass her own previous achievements set in the National Sports Festival earlier this year, where she held records of 83kg in snatch, 111kg in clean and jerk, and a total of 195kg. Chathurika’s determination and skill have now earned her the distinction of holding a total of nine Sri Lanka weightlifting records.

“I am really happy to become the most accomplished weightlifter in the country and the sole record breaker in the tournament so far,” expressed an elated Chathurika immediately after her record-breaking performance in Polonnaruwa.

At 31 years old, Chathurika, an old girl of Vijitha Maha Vidyalaya in Dickwella, is not only the first woman to set records in the ongoing Sri Lanka National Weightlifting Championship but also the only female weightlifter with the highest number of Sri Lanka records.

Her illustrious career spans over a decade, representing Sri Lanka from 2010 to 2023. Chathurika has earned accolades on the international stage, winning a silver and bronze medal in Commonwealth Championships, along with two medals in the 2016 and 2019 South Asian Games.

She proudly represented Sri Lanka in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, showcasing her enduring commitment to the sport.

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