# Sumanasekera pursues Olympic dream after switching from Team USA to Sri Lanka

Athlete Sumanasekera has changed national allegiance from the United States to Sri Lanka to pursue an Olympic berth. The switch reflects a personal decision to represent the country of his heritage on the world stage. This story highlights the growing trend of athletes changing national teams for competitive or patriotic reasons.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/25/gymnastics-commonwealth-games-sri-lanka) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:24:46 GMT