Dialog honours Lanka's Commonwealth Games winners

Dialog Axiata PLC, honoured Rumesh Tharanga and Palitha Bandara in recognition of their achievements at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

During the public parade held on 5 August 2026 to celebrate Sri Lanka's Commonwealth Games heroes, the two athletes visited the Dialog Axiata head office, where Supun Weerasinghe, Director / Group Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC, presented them with special commemorative gifts.

Rumesh Tharanga made history as the first Sri Lankan field athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, while Palitha Bandara brought further honour to the nation by winning a silver medal in para-athletics.

As the Official Telecommunications Partner of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) through to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, Dialog continues to support Sri Lanka's Olympic aspirations by empowering athletes such as Rumesh Tharanga.

Dialog has also remained a steadfast supporter of the development and advancement of para sports in Sri Lanka for 26 years, serving as the principal sponsor of the country's para sports and empowering athletes such as Palitha Bandara in their pursuit of excellence.

Picture: Dialog Axiata Group Chief Executive, Supun Weerasinghe honoured Sri Lanka's Commonwealth Games medalists Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage and Palitha Bandara during a felicitation ceremony. Niloo Jayathilake, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka; S. Achchudan, Director General of the Department of Sports Development; and Harsha Samaranayake, Vice President – Group Marketing, Dialog Axiata also participated.