Janani wins Silver in Women’s T47 200m at Asian Para Games 2026

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Janani Dhananjana with her Silver medal won at 2026 Asian Para Games

Janani Dhananjana after winning her medal

By Hishan Welmilla

Sri Lankan para athlete Janani Dhananjana made an impressive mark at the 2026 Asian Para Games by winning the silver medal in the women’s T47 200 metres final, clocking a personal best of 25.80 seconds.

Dhananjana delivered a memorable performance on the continental stage, demonstrating remarkable determination, speed and competitive ability against some of Asia’s leading para sprinters. Although she has competed internationally before, this was her first appearance in the women’s T47 200 metres event at international level, making her medal-winning performance particularly significant.

Thailand’s Sasirawan Inthachot claimed the gold medal, finishing in 25.23 seconds, just 0.57 seconds ahead of Dhananjana in a closely contested final.

The silver medal represents an important milestone in Dhananjana’s sporting career, especially as she achieved a personal best in her first international appearance in the 200m T47 event. Her performance also provided Sri Lanka with another encouraging result at the prestigious continental competition.

Targets more medals

Dhananjana will compete in two more of her preferred events at the Asian Para Games 2026: the women’s T47 100 metres and the women’s T47 long jump. She will be looking to build on her impressive 200m performance and add further medals to Sri Lanka’s tally.

Her speed and acceleration will be valuable assets in the 100 metres, where a powerful start and the ability to maintain maximum speed are crucial. Having already demonstrated her sprinting ability in the 200m, she will aim to carry that momentum into the shorter-distance event.

In the long jump, her sprinting speed can provide an advantage during the run-up, while explosive take-off power, balance and landing technique will play important roles in achieving a competitive distance.

With a silver medal and a personal best already secured, Dhananjana has every reason to approach her remaining events with confidence. While both competitions will present tough challenges, her performance in the 200m offers plenty of encouragement for what lies ahead.

Her achievement highlights the growing potential of Sri Lankan para athletics and the dedication of athletes representing the country on the international stage. Sri Lankan sports fans will now eagerly await her performances in the women’s T47 100m and long jump, hoping she can continue her impressive campaign and bring home further medals