[4] She is also attached with the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force and current national record holder in women's javelin throw event.

[10] She represented Sri Lanka at the 2010 Commonwealth Games which was held in New Delhi where she finished at seventh place in women's javelin throw event clearing a distance of 53.36 meters.

[12] Lakmali gained first place in all 3 stages of 2013 Asian Athletics Grand Prix to win gold after clearing a distance of 56.83m during the first leg which was held at Thammasat University Ground.

[13] Later she renewed her national record to 60.16 at the 2013 Asian Athletics Championships in Pune, India along with winning the silver medal in the women's javelin throw event behind China's Li Lingwei.

The event was won by Li Lingwei but significantly Dilhani Lekamge matched her former training partner Nadeeka Lakmali[24] and took the bronze.