List of flag bearers for Sri Lanka at the Olympics
| Sri Lanka at the Olympics | |
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| IOC code | SRI |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka |
| Website | www |
| Medals |
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This is a list of flag bearers who have represented Ceylon and Sri Lanka at the Olympics.[1]
Flag bearers carry the national flag of their country at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
| # | Event year | Season | Flag bearer | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2020 | Summer | Chamara Dharmawardana Milka Gehani[2][3] |
Judo Gymnastics |
| 10 | 2016 | Summer | Niluka Karunaratne | Badminton |
| 9 | 2012 | Summer | Thilini Jayasinghe | Badminton |
| 8 | 2008 | Summer | Susanthika Jayasinghe | Athletics |
| 7 | 2004 | Summer | Susanthika Jayasinghe | Athletics |
| 6 | 2000 | Summer | Damayanthi Dharsha | Athletics |
| 5 | 1996 | Summer | Sriyani Kulawansa | Athletics |
| 4 | 1988 | Summer | Daya Rajasinghe Nadarajasingham | Shooting |
| 3 | 1984 | Summer | Official | |
| 2 | 1972 | Summer | Lucien Rosa | Athletics |
| 1 | 1948 | Summer | Duncan White | Athletics |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Sri Lanka. Olympics at Sport-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Accessed 25 October 2011.
- ^ Weerawansa, Dinesh (4 July 2021). "Judoka and gymnast to hoist the Lion as Sri Lanka Olympic captains". Sunday Observer. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ Seneviratne, Akhila (12 July 2021). "Sri Lankan Flag Bearers at the Olympics: Carrying more than just a flag". www.thepapare.com. Dialog Axiata. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
Categories:
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