President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage on winning a historic gold medal at the Asian Games, describing his achievement as a moment of pride for the entire nation.
In a message posted on X, the President extended his best wishes to the athlete and encouraged him to continue striving for Olympic gold.
President Dissanayake also reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting Rumesh Tharanga and other Sri Lankan athletes in their pursuit of success on the international stage.
“Keep reaching for the skies, Rumesh – the nation is fully behind you!” the President said.
