Wijesinghe wins men’s open event

Bernard PERERA in Tissamaharama

The Carlton Super Sports organised by the Thaarunyata Hetak Foundation commenced yesterday at the Ceylon Autodrome.

The events conducted by Mountain Biking Association attracted over 500 competitors from various age categories. Special feature of the day was the biggest participation of riders from the Southern Province’s schools.

G. Wijesinghe won the men’s open event after a hectic battle coming from the runner-up P. Jayalal.

H. L. P. K. Gunatilleke was the winner of the women’s open event with L. P. M. Gayathri and H. P. A. S. Gunetilleke taking the runners-up positions.

Results

Under 16 girls

1. S. Madumali (SP), 2. P. Probodani (SP), 3. D. Chathurangi (SP)

Under 16 Boys

1. D. P. Chamal Ranjith (SP), 2. Ruwanthilina Senadeera (SP), 3. M. A. Sanjaya Sulochana (SP)

Under 13 Girls

1. R. G. A. N. Nilmini (SP), 2. O. N. Sewwandi (SP), J. A. H. Madubashini (SP)

Under 13 Boys

1. L. Y. N. P. Madumal (SP), 2. L. S. Kumara (SP), 3. S. Dulanjana (SP)

Veterans over 50

1. R. Guneththi (Open), 2. L. Rupasinghe (Open), 3. G. Costha (Open)

Open Men

1. 1. G. Wijesinghe (Open), 2. P. Jayalal (Open), 3. F. S. R. Senerath (Open)

Open Women

H. P. L. K. Gunathilaka, 2. L. P. M. Gayathri, 3. H. P. A. S. Gunathilake

Under 19 Girls

1. W. P. E. R. Dulakshi, 2. N. A. M. Iranga, 3. R. P. Madushani

Under 19 Boys

1. V. Pushpakumara (SP), 2. S. P. Kumara (SP), 3. G. Krishantha (SP)