South Asia's fastest sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has announced his retirement from athletics.
The 31-year-old Yupun Abeykoon competed in the 100 and 200 meters and holds the Sri Lankan records in both events. He won a bronze medal in the 100m at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, a gold medal in the 100m medley at the 2019 Kathmandu South Asian Games, and a bronze medal in the 100m medley at the 2015 World Military Games.
He announced his retirement from the sport in a post on his official Facebook page.