Dinesh Priyantha Herath set a new world record in the men's F46 javelin event at Tokyo 2020 ©Getty Images

Sri Lanka's Tokyo 2020 medallists Dinesh Priyantha Herath and Dulan Kodithuwakku have been rewarded by the Ministry of Sports for their achievements at the recent Paralympic Games.

Herath won Sri Lanka's first Paralympic gold medal in the men's F46 javelin throw with a world record of 67.79 metres.

He was presented with LKR50 million (£183,475/$249,455/€216,000) by Sports Minister Namal Rakapaksa.

The feat meant that Herath also became the first Sri Lankan to win two Paralympic medals, following on from his bronze at Rio 2016.

Dulan Kodithuwakku won Sri Lanka's third Paralympic bronze medal ©Getty Images
Dulan Kodithuwakku won Sri Lanka's third Paralympic bronze medal ©Getty Images

Kodithuwakku made it to the podium on the same day as his compatriot as he secured the bronze medal in the men's F64 javelin throw.

The 31-year-old was awarded LKR20 million (£73,400/$99,700/€86,400) by Rakapaksa.

Sri Lanka has participated at every Paralympics since 1996.

Its only other medal came at London 2012 as Pradeep Sanjaya won bronze in the men's T46 400 metres.

Nine athletes represented the country at Tokyo 2020.