Sri Lanka’s rising motorsport talent, Tanasha Raddella, continues to break new ground for girls in motorsport after becoming the first female driver in history to win a round of the IAME Sri Lanka Series. She secured the landmark victory in the third round of the championship held in Bandaragama, marking another significant milestone in her rapidly developing career.
The historic achievement also highlights the importance of strong corporate support, with Mobil, Yokohama, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Auto Miraj, and Pitpass backing Tanasha’s journey on both the national and international racing circuits.
Tanasha has already made history as one of Sri Lanka’s youngest female international kart racers, beginning her international racing journey at just nine years of age. She has competed in the IAME Sri Lanka Championship and currently participates in both the Malaysian Karting Championship and the IAME Malaysia Championship. From August, she is also set to compete in the IAME Asia Championship, where she will take on some of the region’s most talented young drivers.
Her journey extends beyond sporting achievements, representing a story of determination, resilience, and the courage to challenge convention in a motorsport environment traditionally dominated by men.
Tanasha’s victory in Bandaragama further demonstrates her ability to compete at the highest level while sending a powerful message that talent, dedication, and determination are not defined by gender. Her achievements are helping challenge perceptions surrounding women’s participation in motorsport and inspiring more young girls to pursue their ambitions with confidence.
A key part of Tanasha’s progress has been the support of her sponsors. Their commitment reflects a shared belief in youth development, equal opportunity, and the potential of Sri Lankan athletes to compete successfully on the international stage. Through their continued support, these brands are helping create opportunities for young talent while encouraging the next generation to pursue their sporting ambitions.
International motorsport requires significant investment in training, travel, equipment, and competition expenses, making sponsorship an essential component of a young driver’s development. With the continued backing of her partners, Tanasha is set to compete in the Malaysian Karting Championship and IAME Malaysia Championship, before taking on the IAME Asia Championship from August.
As she continues to compete across some of Asia’s most challenging racing circuits, Tanasha Raddella is proudly carrying Sri Lanka’s flag while paving the way for greater female participation in motorsport.
Geoffrey Bawa Trust Expands Sri Lanka’s Global Design Dialogue with LANKATILES
LANKATILES recently collaborated with the Geoffrey Bawa Trust to support the 23rd Annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture, held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, reaffirming the company’s commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s architecture and design community.
The lecture was delivered by renowned Japanese architect Junya Ishigami, founder of junya.ishigami+associates. Recognised for challenging conventional approaches to architecture, Ishigami explores the relationship between built environments, nature, and human experience through his innovative and imaginative work.
The Memorial Lecture formed part of LANKATILES’ ongoing collaboration with the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, through which the company supports platforms that provide opportunities for design to be experienced, discussed, and celebrated. The partnership also extends to DesignTalk, another knowledge-sharing initiative conducted throughout the year.
For LANKATILES, design goes beyond the development of products and surface solutions. The company views design as an opportunity to contribute to Sri Lanka’s broader creative ecosystem by encouraging dialogue, supporting new ideas, and connecting local audiences with influential voices from the global design community.
The Geoffrey Bawa Trust continues to play an important role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s architecture and design ecosystem by creating platforms for learning, dialogue, and creative exchange. Through initiatives such as the Annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture, DesignTalk, and other programmes, the Trust brings together architects, designers, students, and the wider public to engage with leading ideas and practitioners.
Through its continued partnership with the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, LANKATILES is contributing to a stronger design culture in Sri Lanka while creating opportunities for local audiences to engage with international perspectives and emerging ideas in architecture and design.
Sri Lanka’s Tanasha Raddella Breaks Barriers for Girls in Motorsport with Strong Local Brand Support
