Karateka Tharushi excels in New Delhi..
Tharushi Sewmini of Visakha Balika Vidyalaya, Sapugaskanda secured third place in the under 14 Kara Karate event in the recently concluded Commonwealth Junior Games in New Delhi, India.
She won a gold medal in the kata event and a silver medal in the team event of the Milo Trophy Tournament held in Malaysia in 2012. She has achieved victories in the All-Island events. Also she has excelled in high jump and 400 metre events.
Tharushi, began her sporting career under Sanjeewa Senanayake and later she trained under Mahesh Chandrakumara.At present she is being trained by Anura Liyanage and Deshadi Cooray.
Her sister too won a gold medal in the Milo Trophy Tournament conducted in Malaysia in 2012.
She extends her gratitude to her first School Sangamitta Central College Heyiyanthuduwa, the Principal of Visakha Balika Vidyalaya and everyone who helped her to success. She is assured of bringing a gold medal to
if she is given the proper training.
TJ
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