Uditha Chandrasena had the ability to clear hurdles with both legs, an advantage in 400 metres hurdles. No sooner he was recruited by the then athletics stronghold, Maris Stella, he came under the supervision of veteran jumping coach Philip Ranjith. There was no such attention paid to Uditha Chandrasena from Sri Gnanawasa MMV, Divulapitiya, who was placed second in the same event. But a rare opportunity came his way when Maris Stella conducted a workshop for young athletes. Uditha Chandrasena making one of his last appearances for Maris Stella.

Source: The Nation July 21, 2021 00:56 UTC