Ritzbury powers Sir John Tarbet Junior Schools Athletic Championship
Sri Lanka’s No. 1 chocolate brand, Ritzbury has joined hands with the Sri Lanka Schools Athletic Association (SLSAA) to support the Sir John Tarbet Junior School Athletic Championship for the fourth consecutive year as the sole sponsor. The four-day meet conducted for the 47th year will be held at the Mahaweli Stadium, Embilipitiya from October 22 to 25 and is one of the most prestigious events in Sri Lanka’s sports calendar.
Over 5,500 students under age categories of 12, 13, 14 and 15 representing schools across the nation will participate in the championships which lays a firm foundation for up-and-coming athletes to excel in sports. The senior championship assists in crafting sportsmen who will ultimately win for their country. Daily scores, key highlights along with records of the meet will be updated on www.ritzburyjohntarbet.lk .
Theja Peiris, Group General Manager – Marketing, CBL sharing her thoughts on the championship stated, “Ritzbury and sports go hand in hand. As a brand we have always been in the frontline in enriching young athletes of the country.
Through Ritzbury we promise to continue in uplifting school sports and budding athletes of this country. It’s the utmost satisfaction of the brand to see promising youngsters receiving national and international recognition in sports.” N. A. D. R. Hemantha, President, SLSAA commented, “Enriching school athletics is a key priority of the Sri Lanka Schools Athletic Association. Without the welcome assistance of conglomerates such as CBL, conducting these events will be impossible.
Throughout the journey of the Sir John Tarbet Championship we have been able to experience an annual increase in the participation of young school athletes. Parents understand that sports is a key ingredient in building the personality of the child and because of that they always encourage young ones to participate in at least one sport.”