Sri Lankan-born athlete Pereesha Thotabadda celebrates her bronze medal.
Recreated from Source: Ceylon Today: https://ceylontoday.lk/2026/04/19/sri-lankan-born-pereesha-wins-bronze-in-australia/
It is always exciting to see a young Sri Lankan talent make an impact so soon after arriving in a new country, and that is exactly what Pereesha has done. Sri Lankan-born Pereesha Thotabadda has won bronze in the Under-14 Shot Put at the Australian National Championships, giving the community a lovely good news story to celebrate.
A bronze medal and a personal best
Pereesha’s result was made even better by the fact that she reached a new personal best of 11.73 metres. That throw earned her the bronze medal in the Under-14 Shot Put and marked an impressive step forward in her young athletics journey.
For any athlete, a personal best at a major competition is a big moment. For a young competitor on a national stage, it says a lot about talent, focus and confidence. In Pereesha’s case, it also shows that she has settled in quickly and is already making her presence felt in Australian athletics.
A new chapter in Australia
What makes this result even more special is how recent Pereesha’s move has been. She arrived from Sri Lanka only two months ago, which makes this podium finish all the more remarkable.
Pereesha is also a dual citizen, reflecting the strong links many Sri Lankan families have across borders. Stories like this show how members of the Sri Lankan community continue to shine wherever they go, while still carrying their heritage with pride.
A proud moment for the Sri Lankan community
At eLanka, celebrating Sri Lankans around the world is at the heart of what we do. We love sharing positive stories from across the global Sri Lankan community, and Pereesha’s bronze medal is exactly the kind of achievement that deserves recognition.
Whether the success comes in sport, business, the arts or community life, our mission has always been to bring the global Sri Lankan community together and celebrate good news stories that inspire others.
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Looking ahead
A bronze medal, a personal best of 11.73 metres, and a move to Australia just two months ago — it is a terrific start for Pereesha. The road ahead looks promising, and this result may well be the first of many strong performances to come.
The Sri Lankan community in Australia and around the world will no doubt be pleased to see such a bright young athlete doing well. eLanka is proud to celebrate her achievement and wishes her all the very best for the future.
Source: https://ceylontoday.lk/2026/04/19/sri-lankan-born-pereesha-wins-bronze-in-australia/
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