Milinda Chathuranga Explained

Milinda Chathuranga
Nationality:	Sri Lankan
Birth Date:	1991 4, df=y
Weight:	79 kg
Country:	Sri Lanka
Sport:	kabaddi
Position:	raider
League:	Pro Kabaddi League
Club:	Jaipur Pink Panthers

Milinda Chathuranga (born 23 April 1991) is a Sri Lankan kabaddi player represents Sri Lanka in international matches and also currently plays for Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Indian Pro Kabaddi League.^{[1] [2]}

He was bought by Jaipur Pink Panthers for a bidding price of 10 lakhs during the auction for the 2019 Pro Kabaddi League.^{[3] [4]}

Career

Milinda has represented Sri Lanka in few international competitions including the Asian Beach Games and in the Asian Games. He was part of the Sri Lankan team which claimed bronze medals in the 2014 and 2016 editions of the Asian Beach Games.

He was also a member of the Sri Lankan squad which took part at the 2018 Asian Games where Sri Lanka finished at seventh position in the men's kabaddi team event.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Milinda Chathuranga profile - Age, Raid Points, Tackles, Position, Team, Records, Profile - Pro Kabaddi. VIVO Pro Kabaddi Website. 2019-09-27.
2. Web site: Milinda Chathuranga Bio & Stats. Kabaddi Adda. 2019-09-27.
3. Web site: Milinda Chathuranga Profile, Age, Career Stats, Biography, Pro Kabaddi 2019 Season 7 Team. News18. 2019-09-27.
4. Web site: PKL 2019: Jaipur Pink Panthers looking to revive fortunes. Velamuri. Anirudh. Sportstar. 2019-09-27.
5. Web site: Asian Games 2018: All you need to know about Sri Lankan men's and women's kabaddi team. Sain. Vijay. 9 August 2018. www.sportskeeda.com/. Absolute Sports Pvt. Ltd. 2019-09-27.