Sri Lanka’s only professional golfer has been ranked 20 in Asia Tour in 2015 and holds a world ranking of 370
Sponsorship covers Asian, European and Indian tours in tournament calendar for 2016
Mithun Perera, Sri Lanka’s sole standard-bearer on golf courses around the world, will be supported in his quest for further golfing glory by the Softlogic Group, one of the country’s fastest-growing diversified conglomerates, and Panasonic, the worldwide leader of diverse electronic technologies and solutions. Mithun Perera aged 29, world ranking 370, is the only professional golfer from Sri Lanka.
The partnership entails sponsorship for the rest of his tournament calendar for 2016 which encompasses the Asian, European and Indian tours. He will be in action in Thailand, Russia, Switzerland, Japan, Scotland, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Philippines and India. Mithun is associated with Softlogic, ODEL and Panasonic and has been touring India as a part of The Panasonic Open.
“Mithun has been called the poster boy of Sri Lankan golf for his transition from humble beginnings at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) to the top circuits of international golf,” said Mr Ashok Pathirage, Chairman Softlogic Holdings PLC. “As a significant supporter of sports and the aspirations of Sri Lankans, we are proud to sponsor Mithun, and contribute to his future success. Softlogic has always been a keen advocator of sport in the country and tried to play a role in fostering youth empowerment through sports. This partnership will help further cement that position as young Sri Lankans take on the mantle to play Golf at an international level.”
Commenting on the partnership with Mithun Perera, Bhupender Bhardwaj, DGM, Sales and Marketing Panasonic South Asia said: “Panasonic globally supports professional golf and promotes it at the highest levels in Asia. The association with Mithun showcases the growing strength of golf while promoting the country as a leading tourist and golfing destination in the region. Mithun is an emerging talent who has fast tracked the popularity of the game. He is an example of commitment, dedication and hard work — a perfect extension of Panasonic. We are proud to be associated with him and we look forward to shape him in to a worthy champion.”
“It is an honour to represent Softlogic, ODEL and Panasonic as a Sports Ambassador,” Mithun Perera said. “Softlogic is a strong brand in its own right and represents some of the world’s most prestigious fashion and lifestyle brands in Sri Lanka, ODEL being one of them. Panasonic is a global powerhouse in consumer electronics that engages in promoting global sportsmanship. I see this partnership as a great example of the win-win proposition that can be achieved through committed and passionate corporate sponsorship of sportsmen and women.”
Photo caption: Golfer Mithun Perera (Left) receives the sponsorship cheque from the Chairman of Softlogic Holdings PLC Mr Ashok Pathirage.