Kael Liyanage of the British School in Colombo fired his way into the history books when he brought home Sri Lanka’s first-ever individual medal at a World Championship in practical shooting in Znojmo, Czech Republic.
The 13-year-old prodigy clinched a bronze medal in the Super Junior category competing at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Pistol Calibre Carbine (PCC) and Mini Rifle World Shoot Championship 2025.
Kael, a student of the British School in Colombo, had to navigate 24 challenging stages at the Hodonice and Oblekovice shooting ranges, where each course demanded not just accuracy but lightning-quick reflexes and calm under fire.
With 1,064 of the world’s best shooters from over 54 countries taking aim at glory, the competition was fierce but Kael held his ground like a true marksman.
The gold and silver medals in Kael’s event went to sharpshooters from the United States and the Czech Republic.
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