Wednesday Nov 04, 2026
Wednesday Nov 04, 2026
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SLT-Mobitel welcomed its Brand Ambassador and champion athlete Rumesh Tharanga, who returned to the island after a history-making achievement at the recently concluded Asian Games in Japan.
The telco extended heartfelt congratulations to Brand Ambassador Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage on becoming the first Sri Lankan athlete to win an Asian Games gold medal in the javelin throw, following his historic throw of 88.55 metres at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Competing against a formidable field that included reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, Tharanga secured a triumph that adds another milestone to an outstanding 2026 season, which has already seen him crowned Diamond League Champion in Brussels and World Athletics Ultimate Champion in Budapest, cementing his place among the finest javelin throwers in the world.
As Sri Lanka's national telco, SLT-Mobitel is committed to backing Tharanga as he strives for new heights of excellence on the field. His latest momentous achievement marks another significant milestone in the country's sporting history and further reflects SLT-Mobitel's commitment to powering both Tharanga's and the nation's shared Olympic dream. Through its support for Tharanga's journey towards Olympic glory, SLT-Mobitel continues to represent the nation's pursuit of excellence on the global stage.
Upon his arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, Tharanga was accorded a special welcome by SLT-Mobitel General Manager Asitha Jayasekara and Deputy General Managers Kapila Kulasena, Pushpa Tharanaga and Dilkushan Perera, who welcomed the hero back home in celebration of his historic achievement.
From a promising fast bowler to Asia's finest javelin thrower, Tharanga's journey showcases the same determination, discipline and pursuit of excellence that SLT-Mobitel has consistently celebrated.
The latest momentous achievement in the country's sporting history reaffirms SLT-Mobitel's continued commitment to advancing and standing by Sri Lanka's athletes on the global stage.
As Tharanga continues his outstanding rise, SLT-Mobitel reiterates its resolve to support him in reaching even greater heights, inspiring a new generation of Sri Lankan athletes along the way.
