Seylan Bank has once again extended its sponsorship as the official banking partner for the annual Royal-Thomian cricket encounter 2019.
The sponsorship cheque was handed over to Royal College Principal B. A. Abeyrathna and S. Thomas’ College Warden Rev. Marc Bilimoria, by Seylan Bank Deputy General Manager – Retail Banking, Tilan Wijeyesekera, at Mihilaka Madura, BMICH recently.
The Royal – Thomian has a rich history and is also the second longest uninterrupted cricket series played in the world. Both teams have fortified their strengths over the years and ‘Battle of the Blues’ is one of the most celebrated school – level cricket played in Sri Lanka.
Commenting on Seylan Bank’s sponsorship, Gamika De Silva – Head of Marketing and Sales at Seylan Bank PLC said “We are extremely proud to announce our association with the 140th Battle of the Blues as the Banking Partner for the second year. The Royal -Thomian has a record history as not only a significant cricket encounter but also as a major social event enticing both local and overseas spectators who join together in the spirit of gamesmanship and solidarity.”
The Intense of spectators and the echoes of trumpets will blow as the two teams will lock horns from 7th – 9th March at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo.
In the Photo: Tilan Wijeyesekera, Deputy General Manager – Retail Banking at Seylan Bank handing over the sponsorship to Warden Rev. Marc Bilimoria flanked by Principal of Royal College B. A. Abeyrathna.
Seylan Bank’s women basketball team clinched the women’s A Division level 2 title at the 28th mercantile basketball league championship which concluded recently at the Henry Pedris Sports Complex in Colombo.
Organised by the Mercantile Association of Sri Lanka, Seylan Bank faced off with Nations Trust Bank in a gruelling game of Women’s Basketball. Seylan triumphed over their opponents by defeating them by 51-24 points.
A total number of fifty two teams, both men and women-the largest in the history of MBA and a total of 123 matches took place at both venues in this year’s edition.
Commenting on the achievement Amaya Kalpani, Captain of the team said “It’s an extraordinary effort by the team and as the Captain, I have immense pride to lead such talented athletes to continuous triumphs. This victory is a testament of our hard work, perseverance and dedication towards the sport. We have been empowered by Seylan Bank that provide us with a flexibility and belief therefore, bringing glory to our brand makes this win that much sweeter.”
Benika Thalagala bagged the most valuable player Award whilst the Player of the final was conferred to Kunchana Wijesiriwardena.
Seylan’s Women Basketball team comprised of Amaya Kalpani (Captain), Jayaliya Kumari, Benika Thalagala, Gaya Jayaweera, Tharjini SIvalingam, Kunchana Wijesiriwardena, Nethmi Herath, Kamalene Mills, Greshani Fernando, Prabashi Mahawatta.