In November 2023, she rose to prominence for winning multiple medals at the age of 71 during the Asia Masters Athletics Championships.

She grew up in Mulliyawalai village, Mullaitivu in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka.

[4] She was highly applauded for her medal success, given that she achieved the feat at the age of 71.

[5] She narrowly missed out on a fourth medal after securing a fourth-place finish in the women's 400m competition during the 2023 Asia Masters Athletics Championships.

[6] She was also commended for claiming medals for running barefoot against her opponents in the field.