20 years of gold pride!
‘Mission Olympic 2028’ prominent athlete Rumesh Tharanga wins gold in Commonwealth Games!
Barney Henriquez in 1938, Duncan White in 1950, Pushpamali Ramanayake in 1994 and Mali Wickramasinghe in 2006… Today Rumesh Wave player has added a new chapter written in gold letters to the catalogue of those proud heroes who won gold in the Commonwealth Games for Sri Lanka!
Sri Lankan national champion Rumesh Tharanga managed to win this historic gold medal for Sri Lanka at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
As an athlete included in the Tier-1 (First Level) Special Development Squad of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports ‘Mission Olympic 2028’ program, this international achievement he achieved is a unique amidst the journey towards the 2028 Olympic dream.
After 20 years, the Sri Lankan national anthem is playing again on the Commonwealth Games stage, a priceless proud moment.
It’s not just one player’s victory, but a dream of crores of frequent Sri Lankans came true.
Rumesh, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the whole nation salute you for your dedication, unshakable determination and your fight for the country!
You raised the name of Mother Sri Lanka in front of the world with pride again.
That moment when “Mother Sri Lanka” sung again on the Commonwealth Games stage, be a proud memory that will remain in the hearts of every Sri Lankan!
May you have the strength to write many more golden history until the 2028 Olympics stage!