Sri Lanka’s three-member men’s golf team will be aiming for a good performance at the Asian Games 2026 when they tee off today (30 Sept.) in Japan.
Nadaraja Thangaraja, Mithun Perera and youngster Kumar Danushan will represent Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s last Asian Games golf medal came in 2002, when Anura Rohana produced a memorable performance to win the silver medal.
Mithun Perera will be the most experienced member of the squad, making his fourth appearance at the Asian Games after representing Sri Lanka in 2006, 2010 and 2023. The seasoned professional brings valuable international experience and will be expected to lead the challenge in Japan. His father, Nandasena Perera, won silver in 1990.
Nadaraja Thangaraja, another experienced campaigner, will compete in his second Asian Games after previously representing Sri Lanka on the continental stage. His consistency and experience are expected to strengthen the team’s chances.
Youngster Kumar Danushan will make his Asian Games debut and will be eager to make an impression at the highest level of regional competition. Thirty golfers will tee off in 10 different groups.