Hayleys support for Colts CC
Anuradha ABEYSEKARA
Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd, a well-known household name which is a
fully owned subsidiary of Hayleys PLC has stepped in to cricket scene as
they signed a sponsorship agreement with the Colts Cricket Club (CCC),
Colombo recently. The signing took place at the Colts Club followed by a
press conference. With the theme of 'fostering cricket at grass roots
level' Hayleys in its first foray in to the sports arena joined in
partnership with this premier cricket club of the country. Initially the
sponsorship will be for a one year with a total commitment of Rs 1.5
million.
Speaking at the press briefing Hayleys PLC Group Director and Hayleys
Consumer Products Ltd MD Rizvi Zaheed said, as cricket has become a hot
subject with the forthcoming World Cup tournament we are going to make
this opportunity in popularizing our products while supporting the
development of the sport. He thanked Sri Lankan Cricket for giving them
this golden opportunity.
Vice Patron CCC Trevor Rajaratnam in his brief retrospect on the
evolution of the club praised the former officials who had been a part
and parcel of its success. He appreciated the yeoman service of the
elite cricketers who played for the club over the years mentioning
Chaminda Vaas, Anjelo Mathews, Nuwan Kulasekara, Thisara Perera,
Jeewantha Kulathunga and Malinda Warnapura. Speaking further about the
partnership of two well established institutions with more than 130 year
history Trevor expressed his confidence that it will bring fruitful
results in the future.
The Secretary, Sri Lankan Cricket and CCC Vice President Nishantha
Ranatunga addressed the gathering on importance of cricket to the nation
and talent development. He revealed their long term plan to develop
cricket by arranging sponsorships for premier cricket clubs. Ranatunga
thanked the past CCC officials for their contribution for the betterment
of the club.
CCC General Secretary Rohantha de Fonseka signed the agreement on
behalf the club while Hayleys Consumer Products Director Rahaman Zubair
and Group Director Hayleys PLC Rizvi Zaheed signed for the sponsors. CCC
Patron Ranjith Samarasekera, CCC Vice President Thissa Abeywardane, CCC
Treasurer M Ratnaharan and a large number of media personnel were
present at the occasion.
CCC General Secretary Rohantha de Fonseka delivered the vote of
thanks.
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