RS Steel sponsors Samagicycletour-2018
RS Steel, the leading steel bars manufacturing company in Sri Lanka that manufactures the best quality steel bars, RS QST RB 500, fully sponsored the biggest ever cycling race, Samagi Cycle Tour- 2018, held in the southern region of the country.
The sporting event that was conducted with the comprehensive monitoring of the Sri Lanka Cycle Federation was organised by the Samagi Sports Club, Wellabada, Boossa and was held for the 48th occasion.
The cycling race that covered a stretch of 150 kilometres had 52 contestants of whom many were national level cyclists. When races commenced from Wellabada, Boossa, RS Steel directors, Samagi Sports Club members and distinguished guests made their presence to greet the competitors.
Samagi Cycle Tour 2018 shield was clinched by Jeewan Jayasinghe of Sri Lanka Air Force, who is the South Asian Gold medal winner for cycle racing. The second and third places of Samagi Cycle Tour 2018 were secured by Sanath Jayasinghe (Sri Lanka Army) and Nishantha Perera (Dehiwala - Mt Lavinia Municipal Council).
RS Steel Chairman Dr. Shivalingam Ramesh speaking on fully sponsoring Samagi Cycle Tour -2018 said this is the biggest cycling event held annually in the southern region of the country.
“RS Steel Company came forward to fully sponsor Samagi Cycle Tour 2018 for a special reason. Sporting events contribute towards bequeathing discipline, positive mind frame and strength on the youth. It is significant that presently the Sri Lankan youth pay more interest towards cycling races. With this rejuvenated interest, our sportsmen are now keen in participating in international cycling events,” he commented.
Commissioned in 2010, RS Steel Company manufactures a range of steel wires/rods for the building manufacturing sphere in the country. The company’s product, RS QST RB 500 steel wire, is made to international standards with the best quality iron billets imported from China and with the newest technology and chemicals to add extra strength.
The Sri Lanka Standard Institute awarded SLS 375:2009 standard certificate to RS QST RB 500 steel wire in 2015.
Many local companies in the building manufacturing sector use RS QST RB 500 steel wire since they endorse credibility of the product. All RS Steel products could be obtained at affordable prices.