Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has sought an explanation from Turkish Airlines over the damage caused to the sports equipment of world javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga when he returned to Sri Lanka.
A discussion on the incident was held yesterday (15) at the Civil Aviation Authority premises under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku.
The meeting was attended by Ministry Secretary W.W.W.S. Mangala, Civil Aviation Authority Director General Captain Daminda Rambukwella, Civil Aviation Authority Chairman Retired Colonel Ranjith Rajasinghe, and representatives of Turkish Airlines.
During the meeting, Turkish Airlines representatives expressed their regret over the damage caused to Tharanga’s sports equipment.
It was decided that the airline would conduct the necessary internal investigations into the incident, properly assess the damage and take steps to compensate for the damage at the earliest possible opportunity.
Thranga won the gold medal in the javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, bringing international recognition to Sri Lanka.
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