Deshan Kavinda wins Nestlé Nestomalt cycling challenge

Winners with the presentation party (from left to right): Bandula Egodage, Vice President – Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, Nestlé Lanka; Ruwan Welikala, Vice President – Dairy, Nestlé Lanka; Mr. Jason Avancena, Managing Director, Nestlé Lanka; Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva  Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; Major General Palitha Fernando, President, Sri Lanka Athletics.

The Nestomalt Cycling Challenge 2022 concluded successfully yesterday, 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.

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:

Junior Men (U19) – (1) Deshan Kavinda, 44.11, Fun Bee Cycling Club (2) Sachin Umesh, 44.11, Kadirana Speed Cycling Club (3) Javinda Dilshan, 44.11, Boralesgamuwa Cycling Club (4) Vinod Prasanna, 45.55, Southern Cycling Club (5) Tharanga Fernando, 45.55, Golden Cycling Club.