Sport · Sri Lanka Bureau
Sri Lankan sprinter Rumesh Tharanga nominated for World Athlete of the Year
Rumesh Tharanga has been named among 20 nominees for the World Athlete of the Year 2026 award, which recognises the year's outstanding athletic performances. The honour will be presented at the World Athletics Awards ceremony in Monaco on 29 November.
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The international athletics community has recognised Tharanga's performances by including the Sri Lankan sprinter in a prestigious global shortlist selected by an international panel of athletics experts. The nomination places Tharanga among ten male competitors vying for the coveted Men's World Athlete of the Year honour, marking a significant achievement for Sri Lankan athletics on the world stage.
The World Athletics Awards ceremony, scheduled for 29 November in Monaco, will see the ultimate winners crowned across multiple categories. The selection process involves detailed evaluation of athletes' competitive achievements, personal records, and overall contributions to the sport throughout the year.
Tharanga's nomination comes as recognition of his performances in international sprinting competitions, reflecting the growing prominence of Sri Lankan track and field athletes in regional and global athletics circuits. The athlete joins a highly competitive field of nominees from around the world.