Sri Lanka Tourism has come on board to exclusively sponsor motor racing champion Dilantha Malagamuwa at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe Championship 2020 — the first time the racer has received this degree of support in over three decades of his career.

“I have identified that Dilantha Malagamuwa has been a strong advocate in promoting Sri Lanka as a nation in addition to being a world renowned sportsman. It is our responsibility to support individuals of his calibre and provide adequate value back to them as a grateful nation,” Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.

“As I always say I’m humbled by the love and admiration I have received from Sri Lankans living across the world for I have always taken pride in representing Sri Lanka in my sport,” Dilantha said, adding, "This year is special with Sri Lanka Tourism coming on board and I must mention President Gotabaya Rajapaksha, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksha and especially Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga for identifying and bridging a gap between Tourism and Sports that has existed for decades."

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa earlier tweeted: 'I wish Dilantha Malagamuwa, #lka’s Int. star in the #motorracing arena, the very best of luck as he heads out to participate in the Lamborghini #SuperTrofeo Europe Championship 2020. He is an inspiration to those who aspire to engage in diverse areas of non-traditional sports.”

The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe Championship 2020 will be held across Germany, Belgium, France and Spain from 5 September to 15 November.