Mithun sole player to make the cut from Sri Lanka

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Mithun Perera

Sri Lanka’s golf campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan ended without a medal, with Korea’s Kim Joohyung securing Gold, hosts Japan’s Higa Kazuki taking Silver, and Thailand’s Kaewkran Sadom claiming Bronze.

Sri Lanka fielded a three-member team comprising Mithun Perera, Nadaraja Thangaraja, and Kumar Danushan, with Mithun emerging as the leading performer after becoming the only Sri Lankan to survive the cut and advance to the final round.

Mithun, who has already gained considerable experience at major international events, produced a determined performance against a strong Asian field. His qualification for the final round was a positive outcome for the Sri Lankan camp and provided valuable exposure at the highest continental level.

Thangaraja, one of Sri Lanka’s most experienced golfers, was unable to find the consistency needed to challenge the leading contenders and finished outside the medal positions. For young Kumar Danushan, the tournament marked his first Asian Games appearance. Competing against some of Asia’s leading golfers will provide valuable experience as he continues to develop his game. (SJ)