Singer rewards champion school rugby teams
M. Farook Lantra
The Singer League 2011 Rugby Award Ceremony was held recently at
Hotel Galadari. Royal who remained unbeaten by winning all the eleven
league matches played last year was awarded the coveted Singer
Championship title by the Chief Guest Asoka Peiris, Chief Executive
Officer Singer Group of Companies in Sri Lanka. The Runners-up in
Division one were Isipathana College who also received the Runners-up
trophy from the chief guest.
Others who were present were Ranjith Chandrasekara, President Sri
Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA), Nasser Majeed
Marketing Director, Singer Sri Lanka PLC, Kumar Samarasingha, Director
Sales and Sewing Marketing, Chitral Perera, Director, Human Resources,
Brigadier Rtd. W.G.K. Ariyaratne Principal Trinity College and
Sarathchandra Silva, Deputy President.
Nasser Majeed Marketing Director Singer, revealed that Singer which
has a long history of 134 years in Sri Lanka and 160 years in the world.
This giant sponsor Singer who have spent a substantial amount, an
association that spans from 2004 is proud to continue supporting the
development of schools rugby in Sri Lanka through its organization of
its annual tournament.
The Singer League Tournament 2011 showcased the talent and skills of
the 1st XV players from 90 teams featured a total of nearly 350 games in
Div. I, II, and III.
The tournament was conducted in association with the caretaker of Sri
Lanka Schools Rugby.
Using the opportunity not only to reaffirm its support of the game
but also to honour its star players, Singer bestowed special awards upon
group champions and runners-up of 2011 league tournament at the event.
Ranjith Chandrasekara, President SLSRFA also spoke which was
fruitful. He also thanked the Secretary Susantha Mendis, Master in
Charge, Coaches and the President of SLRFU and teams. Also Chandrasekara
thanked the members of Sri Lanka Rugby Referees Society and its
President. |