Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that it has been decided to present Tharushi Karunaratne who won a gold medal in the Asian Games in the 800-meter event, with a plot of land in close proximity to the Central Province Sports Complex in Digana where she engages in training.
The minister revealed this subsequent to a meeting held in the Kundasale electorate yesterday (6).
He said that the people of Kundasale felt the need to give something that would help her sports career and therefore the relevant decision was made. Kundasale Divisional Secretary,Samanthi Nagasthenna said that several plots of government land have been identified near the Digana Sports Complex and one of them can be given to Tharushi. Minister Rambukwella said everyone should give her strength to take her victory further and make her Olympic medal hopes a reality.
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