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2002 in Sri Lanka

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See also:
  
Other events of 2002Timeline of Sri Lankan history

The following lists events that happened during 2002 in Sri Lanka.

Contents

Incumbents

  • President: Ranil Wickremesinghe.

    • Events

  • Sri Lanka participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. The Sri Lankan athletes won 2 gold medals (grand total of 6), and achieved 21st spot in the event.
  • Hikkaduwa National Park is established on 19 September 2002, this was done to protect the aquatic ecosystem. Formerly a wildlife sanctuary, it now serves as a national tourist attraction full of diverse wildlife.

    • References

    2002 in Sri Lanka Wikipedia
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