2006 South Asian Games - Highlights

Highlights

  • Nagalingm Edirith Weeresinghe and Sriyani Kulawansa (both former Sri Lankan athletes) lit the Games torch at the opening ceremony.
  • India made a clean sweep at Archery, Badminton, Rowing, Wushu.
  • The women’s Kabaddi event was introduced.
  • Maldives failed to claim any medal for the second consecutive time.
  • Sri Lanka Swimmer Mayumi Raheem wins 10 medals (3 Gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze) a record for any athlete at a single games

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