SLT supports first woman badminton player to Olympics

Sri Lanka Telecom, the nation's telecommunication powerhouse and the driving force behind several major sporting events extends its support to Thilini Jayasinghe, the number one woman badminton player in Sri Lankaa

Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Chairperson of Sri Lanka Telecom handed over the sponsorship cheque to Jayasinghe, who created history by becoming the first woman Badminton player to represent Sri Lanka at the Olympics.

She, who is in the Sri Lankan contingent to upcoming summer Olympic Games in Beijing, is also the number one female badminton player in the country, according to current rankings.

Jayasinghe, who began to impress in international tournaments within the last one year period, has won as many as two golds, two silvers and one bronze medals in the last seven international badminton federation tournaments. Speaking on the significance of the sponsorship Leisha said "We are mindful of our role in helping to develop sporting talent in the country in order for them to make their mark on the international arena.

Sports have played an important social and cultural role in Sri Lanka, helping to bring together both individuals and communities as well as crossing social boundaries." Sri Lanka Telecom has been continuously supporting the Sri Lanka badminton Association (SLBA), sponsoring their key events over a period of several years.

The company is committed to nurture the future talent in sports by supporting individual players, collaborating with sport governing bodies and partnering with major sporting events.