Ritzbury, Sri Lanka’s number one chocolate brand manufactured by Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), has once again decided to assist and give a boost up for the country’s junior squash players; uplifting Sri Lankan sports being one of the CSR ethos of the organization.
Considered one of the premier school tournaments of the country, this year’s championship will have a participation of over 300 young players representing various parts of the country.
This year’s tournament will feature all regular events, boys and girls under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 including few novices events tailor made to attract tyros into the game of squash.
It is predicted to have over 350 entries for this year’s tournament.
Suggested venue will be at ‘Tamil Union squash courts’ and matches will be held from 3pm to 8pm daily on week days and 8.30am to 8pm on weekends/public holidays.
Final events will be held on 03rd December 2016 at 04 pm.
Sharing the thoughts on the sponsorship, Cdr. Priyadarshana Jaayawardana, Secretary – Sri Lanka Squash Federation stated, “We are proud to have the assistance of a conglomerate like CBL and wish to extend our sincere thanks to Ritzbury for being with us for the past decade.
Ritzbury is a brand which continually supports young Sri Lankan sports enthusiasts and Ritzbury’s presence in this tournament has been able to raise the profile of the squash game in Sri Lanka.
“Sponsoring the 27th Junior National Squash Championship 2016 is another great opportunity for Ritzbury in crafting national and international level players and as a corporate we also consider providing sponsorships to uplift Sri Lankan sports as a national responsibility,” said Theja Peiris, Group General Manager – Marketing of CBL.
Final matches followed by an award ceremony will be held on the 3rd December 2016 at Ratmalana Air Force squash courts from 3pm onwards.
This event will be live telecasted through the Channel Eye from 4pm onwards for the second time of the SLS history.
The winner of the Boys under 19 will be awarded the ‘Junior National Player of the Year 2016’.
Two special challenge trophies will be presented to the “Most Promising Player” in the Girls and Boys over 13 categories at the Ritzbury Junior National Squash Championship 2016.
Photo caption : Ms. Theja Peiris, Group General Manger - Marketing presenting the sponsorship cheque of the Ritzbury Junior National Squash Championship 2016 to Suranjith Premadasa, President – Sri Lanka Squash in the presence of Priyadarshana Jayawardana, (Rtd) SLN, Secretary Sri Lanka Squash, Aruna Liyanapathirana, Asst. Brand Manager – Ritzbury, Panchamaya Ranayaka, Asst. Manager – Promotions, CBL and Janaka Boteju, Manager – Public Relations, CBL