Sport · Sri Lanka Bureau
CIC Holdings backs Olympic hopeful Rumesh Tharanga's wellness push
Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC has signed on as the Official Nutritional & Wellness Partner of Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, supporting his campaign towards the 2028 Olympic Games.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
CIC Holdings PLC (CSE: CIC), a major player in Sri Lanka's business landscape, has formalized a partnership with national athlete Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage to provide comprehensive nutritional and wellness support as the sportsman pursues his Olympic ambitions.
Through the arrangement, CIC Holdings will leverage its resources and expertise to bolster Tharanga's preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games. The partnership underscores the conglomerate's commitment to nurturing elite athletic talent within Sri Lanka while supporting the nation's broader sporting aspirations.
Tharanga has set his sights on delivering Sri Lanka's first-ever Olympic gold medal—a target that reflects both personal determination and national sporting goals. The backing of an established corporate entity signals growing private sector engagement in developing homegrown athletic excellence.
The collaboration extends beyond conventional sponsorship arrangements, positioning CIC Holdings as an integrated partner in Tharanga's training ecosystem. Such corporate-athlete partnerships have become increasingly significant in providing Sri Lankan competitors with the professional infrastructure necessary to compete on the global Olympic stage.