Sri Lanka at the 2026 Asian Beach Games
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| Sri Lanka at the 2026 Asian Beach Games | |
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| IOC code | SRI |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka |
| Website | www |
| in Sanya, China 22 April 2026 – 30 April 2026 | |
| Competitors | 77 (40 men and 37 women) |
| Flag bearers (opening) | Haren Wickramatillake & Lakshika Sugandhi |
| Flag bearer (closing) | Nipuni Wasana |
| Medals Ranked 10th |
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| Asian Beach Games appearances | |
Sri Lanka competed at the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China from 22 April to 30 April. This marked Sri Lanka's sixth appearance at the Asian Beach Games.
The Sri Lankan team consisted of 77 athletes (40 men and 37 women) competing in eight sports.[1][2] The team also consisted of 32 officials.[2] Sailor Haren Wickramatillake and athlete Lakshika Sugandhi were the country's flagbearers during the opening ceremony.[3] meanwhile wrestler Nipuni Wasana was the closing ceremony flagbearer.
Sri Lanka won its first ever gold and silver medals at an Asian Beach Games. Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the 50 kg beach wrestling event.[4][5] Meanwhile beach athlete Samanmali Wickramsinha Arachchi and the women's kabaddi team won the silver medal in their respective events.[6]
