Ritzbury, Sri Lanka's favourite chocolate brand of Ceylan Biscuits Limited (CBL), recently announced at a press conference held on 16th May 2023, that it will serve as the sole sponsor for the upcoming Vidudaya-Ritzbury Swimming Championship 2023 Organized and conducted by the Department of Physical Education, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the Swimming championship will be held on the 26th and 27th of May for 3rd year at the Sri Jayewardenepura University Swimming Pool complex
At
the recent press conference held at the Senate Board Room of University of
layewardenepura, the beloved chocolate brand expressed its eagerness to sponsor
this landmark inter school swimming event for the third year, reaffirming the
brand's commitment to the sport
This
Championship is expected to attract over 1000 swimmers from over 300 schools
and swimming sports clubs. These athletes will come together through five age
categories Under 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18. In addition to an Individual Male and
Female Champion being awarded in all age groups, schools and clubs will have
the opportunity to take home the Overall Championship Award in both Male and
Female categories respectively. The Top Three Male and Female Individual
Winners will be awarded with medals and certificates to recognize their hard
work and all participants of the Vidudaya-Ritzbury Championship will receive
participation certificates as well.
Speaking
on the same, Nilupul de Silva, General Manager, Marketing of CBL Foods
International Pvt Ltd. said, "Nurturing the values of sportsmanship among
the youth of Sri Lanka has been a significant focus for Ritzbury, and we have
continued to build this through various initiatives through the years. As the
market leader of chocolates in Sri Lanka, we are honoured and privileged to
partner with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the third year, and we
are sure that it will be a resounding success,"
Meanwhile,
Nishanthi Widanage, Director of the Department of Physical Education of
University of Sri Jayewardenepura added, "Sponsorships such as these from
socially responsible entities within the corporate sector play a great role in
making such sporting events happen. We are no stranger to the support extended
by Ritzbury to make this event a success over the years, and their presence
this year is more than appreciated. We are proud to work with a local partner
such as Ritzbury, who has clearly demonstrated its support to the sporting
arena of Sri Lanka,"
In addition to Swimming, Ritzbury is known as an active supporter
of a wide range of sporting events in Sri Lanka including the Ritzbury Sir John
Tarbet Athletics Championship., Ritzbury Junior National Squash Championship,
Ritzbury Junior Rugby Carnival and the SLTA All Island School Kids Tennis Play
Day. All these efforts are made by the much-loved confectionary brand,
showcasing its commitment towards developing the skills of the nation's youth
through sports.