Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage welcomed him at the airport where a felicitation ceremony was organized.

Speaking on the occasion Minister Aluthgamage thanking Sudesh and his coach for bringing a silver medal to the country announced that as a well deserved gesture of appreciation Sudesh and his coach will be awarded three million rupees and  seven hundred and fifty thousand rupees respectively.

Sports ministry secretary Anura Jayawickrama, sports development Director General Ranjani Jayakodi were also present on the occasion.(KH)