Sri Lank, Feb. 9 -- Wing Commander Manjula Weerasinghe, President of the Sri Lanka Judo Association, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan to be recognised by the International Judo Federation (IJF). Weerasinghe's appointment as a Member of the Disciplinary and Appeal Committee of the IJF marks a significant achievement in Sri Lanka's representation in the global judo community.

During the recent IJF Congress, Sri Lanka received substantial funding to renovate the Sri Lanka Judo Association premises near the Sugathadasa Stadium Sports Complex. The building, previously in a dilapidated state, is set to undergo comprehensive renovations, with plans for completion by mid-2024.

Weerasinghe's influence extends be...