{
  "id": 14328637,
  "title": "CIC Holdings partners Rumesh Tharanga on his journey towards Olympic glory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cic-holdings-partners-rumesh-tharanga-on-his-journey-towards-olympic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T23:58:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/cic-holdings-partners-rumesh-tharanga-on-his-journey-towards-olympic-glory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings has formed a partnership with Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, becoming his Official Nutritional & Wellness Partner. This collaboration aims to support Rumesh's pursuit of Olympic glory and his dream of being the first Sri Lankan to win an Olympic gold medal. CIC's involvement goes beyond a typical sports sponsorship, as they will stand by Rumesh throughout his years of preparation. Rumesh has shown exceptional talent as a javelin thrower, ranking among the world's leading athletes. In 2026, he set a Sri Lankan national record with a throw of 92.62 meters in Rome, won the Commonwealth Games title, became Sri Lanka’s first Diamond League champion, and secured the world No. 1 ranking in men's javelin throw after winning gold at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. He achieved this remarkable feat with a final round throw of 91.09 meters. The partnership further aligns with CIC's long-standing commitment to nurturing Sri Lankan lives through its presence in various sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and wellness.",
  "summary": "Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC (CSE: CIC) has partnered with Sri Lankan national athlete Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage as his Official Nutritional & Wellness Partner, supporting his journey towards the 2028 Olympic Games and his ambition to bring home Sri Lanka’s first ever Olympic gold medal. The partnership reflects a shared commitment that extends beyond conventional […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}