The Seylan Bank Men’s team emerged as the Runner-Up in the ‘A’ Division, demonstrating their skill and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Seylan Bank Women’s team secured the position of 2nd Runner-Up in the ‘C’ Division, marking a significant achievement for the team.
Throughout 2024, the Seylan Bank Men’s team has consistently performed at a high level.
They were the Runner-Up at the 65th Inter-Firm Knockout Mercantile Knockout Table Tennis Championship 2024 and participated in the 69th Inter-Firm Mercantile Open Table Tennis Championship 2024.
A key player for Seylan Bank, Chalitha Ranjana, has had an illustrious career with numerous accolades, both locally and internationally.
In 2024, Chalitha emerged as the Champion in the Open Master’s Singles, was the Runner-Up in the Open Men’s Doubles, and reached the Semi-Finals in the Open Men’s Singles.
Chalitha’s local accomplishments are remarkable, having won the Mercantile Singles Title for nine years and consistently reaching the finals in the Mercantile Team Event ‘A’ Division for the last 20 years, either as a winner or runner-up.
His international achievements include winning a Bronze Medal at the Commonwealth Championship in 2004, securing one Silver and three Bronze Medals at the South Asian Games in 2010 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and earning Bronze Medals at the South Asian Games in 1999 in Kathmandu, Nepal, and in 2003 in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Chalitha also excelled at the New Zealand Open, winning multiple medals across 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Chalitha has been recognized as the Best Table Tennis Player of the Year in 2019 (Mercantile) and in 2007 and 2008 (National Sports Games).
He was the National Table Tennis Champion for four years and was ranked the No. 1 player from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2008 to 2010 according to Table Tennis Association Rankings.
Celebrating excellence across all arenas, Seylan Bank stands ready to help its banking professionals. as they explore areas of passion outside of their work scope.
Proud of the outstanding performances of its Table Tennis teams, the Bank with a Heart fosters a rich internal culture that encourages sports and hope for many more victories in the future.