Siddhalepa honors Asian Games Gold Medalist Tharushi Karunarathna for Her Record-Breaking Sprint!
31st October 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka – Siddhalepa, a respected name in natural healthcare, took the opportunity to honor and appreciate the outstanding achievements of Tharushi Karunarathna, the young Sri Lankan track and field athlete who made history with her remarkable performance at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China last month.
Tharushi, with her determination and prowess, secured a gold medal, competing in the women’s 800m final, becoming the first Sri Lankan since Susanthika Jayasinghe and Damayanthi Dharsha to clinch the Asian Games gold medal for Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan sprinter also set an Asian record and a national record at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand. The victory marked a historic moment for Sri Lanka by breaking a 25-year-old Asian record in the event. This extraordinary feat places her among the elite athletes and revives the spirit of sporting excellence in Sri Lanka.
In recognition of Tharushi’s remarkable accomplishments, Siddhalepa provided her with a gift pack at an event held on 13th October at the Kandy City Center, which was organized to appreciate Tharushi and her coach, Mr. Susantha Fernando. An officer from the Siddhalepa Group participated in this event to convey heartfelt congratulations and support to this promising athlete.
Siddhalepa offered a special gift pack that included Siddhalepa products, with a focus on the Siddhalepa Pain Relief Spray. “We believe this product will be valuable to her as she continues her athletic journey. Tharushi Karunarathna is an inspiration to the youth of our country, and Siddhalepa is proud to support her as she aims to make her mark on the international stage”, Chairman, Siddhalepa Group of Companies, Asoka Hettigoda insights on this amazing milestone in the Sri Lankan sports history.
Siddhalepa remains committed to encouraging and fostering excellence in sports and health, extending warm wishes to Tharushi Karunarathna for her future endeavors, and looking forward to witnessing more milestones in her athletic journey.
