Javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga receives full sponsorship from Access Group

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Initiative follows Sports Minister's request; Official MoU signed at Sports Ministry

Responding to a special request made by the Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, Access Solar Ltd., and Access Real Estate/Residencies have officially agreed to completely sponsor Sri Lanka's premier javelin thrower, Rumesh Tharanga, and his coach Tony Prasanna, in their journey leading up to the 2028 Olympic Games.

Under this corporate partnership, Rumesh Tharanga is scheduled to serve as the official Brand Ambassador for the respective companies. The official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) validated this long-term commitment today at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports premises.

Through this landmark agreement, Access Group will continuously provide the financial support, nutrition, and international-level training requirements necessary for both the athlete and his coach to achieve their targets for the 2028 Olympics.

The special occasion was graced by the Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, National Sports Council President Priyantha Ekanayake, and National Olympic Committee (NOC) President Asanga Chandana Seneviratne, alongside athlete Rumesh Tharanga and Coach Tony Prasanna. Representing the Access Group were Access Solar Ltd., and Access Real Estate Ltd., Managing Director Theo Fernando, Access Solar Director Iranga Cooray and Access Real Estate Chief Operating Officer Mangala Perera