Kishu to contest AASL vice presidency

Managing Director of Chevron Lubricants Kishu Gomes will contest for a post of Vice President at the forthcoming Athletic Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) to be held later this month. At the request of key stake holders, Gomes last week handed over nominations to contest the AASL elections. A versatile sportsman turned top business leader, Gomes had been a champion athlete during his school career, winning the National Schools 110 m hurdles title. He won the Colombo district 110m hurdles championship for four consecutive years and Colombo district over-19 100m title.

During late 80s and early 90s, Gomes served in the committee of the Track Masters Sports Club under Minister S. B Dissanayake, along with Sunil Gunawardena, Badra Gunawardena, Sunil Jayaweera and Commander H U Silva.Gomes is still into competitive athletics and takes part at the annual company sport meet. He has been adjudged the best athlete a few times.

He served on the Committee of the Colombo SAAF Games during late 80s under the Chairmanship of Manilal FernandoHe was involved in organising the Olympic Day run in Sri Lanka a few times. He is extremely passionate about sports - representing the two organisations Coke and Caltex.

Kishu has supported many sports like cricket, athletics, motor sports, boxing, and rugby for 13 years that helped the game to reach the level it has acquired today. Out of all sports, Kishu’s first love is athletics given his own background. As a well known business leader, he boasts of many accolades and awards.