Powerlifting which comprises of three lifts Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift where the highest total of all combined 3 lifts is taken into consideration of declaring the winner is a very intense sport which ensures athletes train for maximum strength and power.
The Powerlifting Nationals had a participation of over 90 Athletes from various corners of Sri Lanka and a very skilled unbeaten team from Sri Lanka Army.
The national powerlifting championship has been won by the forces over the past 7 years, however this year the team from High Octane Fitness stepped upto the challenge.
Darin and Ransilu Jayathilake, both experienced Powerlifters who have won medals in the Asian Championship and in overseas meets with many national records to their name, lead the High Octane Team to overall Victory with 3 Gold Medals, 3 Silvers and 2 Bronze Medals beating all other teams that participated including Sri Lanka army and other Gymnasiums.
The Gold Medals for High Octane Fitness were won by Ransilu Jayathilake, Deeptha Widanapathirane and Susitha Sudam.
High Octane Fitness is recognized as one of the Largest and Most Equipped Fitness Facilities with very sophisticated Fitness Equipment that can help anyone reach there fitness goals.
Photo caption : High Octane Fitness Founder, Darin Weerasinghe and his team.