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Athlete Sriyani Dhammika came into limelight through hardship and tears Sriyani Dhammika Menike Source:Dailynews Muhandiramlage Don Sriyani Dhammika Menike, who represented Sri Lanka at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games in the 800 metres and 1,500 metres events, was born in Galle on February 3, 1970. Educated at the Manawila Upananda MV and at Sanghamitta BMV, Galle, Dhammika Menike took up athletics early and won sprint events in the Under-11 age group category. Having shown much promise in Inter-Schools Track and Field Meets, Sriyani entered the 800m and 1,500m events in the 1984 National Athletics Championships. ...