‘Colombo Triathlons 2020’ announce second int’l event in Sri Lanka, now open for registrations

CeyEndurance Triathlon Series 2020 – Elite Category group picture of participants representing the Sri Lanka Army

Participant François Comptaer, French citizen, winner of ‘Race the Pearl’ in 2019 

Colombo Triathlons 2020, ‘CeyEndurance’ Series (the triathlon series of Divinsan Ltd.) recently announced the commencement of registrations for the second event of the year, alongside the announcement of additional partners SriLankan Airlines, Hayleys Tours and MAS for the international triathlon event series.

The upcoming event scheduled to take place on 22 March at Galle Face Green features ‘Standard & Sprint’ and the ‘Junior Aquathlon’ categories with registrations now open till 15 March on the event website.  

Participant Puvini Kahadawala, the first Sri Lankan woman to complete an IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (Nice France 2019)

The event is open to both individuals and adult relay teams. The event will be centered around a carnival theme for spectators and families in attendance. 

Divinsan Managing Director Dinesh Fernando noted: “We are expecting a large volume of participants for the second event. The first event which took place in January received immense support and welcomed participants from around the globe. As we bring the sport and lifestyle of triathlons to the forefront, we hope to inspire more people towards joining this community.”

Sri Airlines partners the international sporting event as the Airline Partner; Hayleys Tours as the Travel Partner; and MAS as the Merchandise Partner, in time for its second triathlon event in the series.

Also on the partnership list are Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Triathlon, Triathlon Club Colombo, Volunteer Nation, Endurance Lab, Quire Sri Lanka, News Publisher, Magic Labs and Anim8. Concluding, Fernando noted: “We are honoured to welcome on board SriLankan Airlines, Hayleys Tours, MAS, Magic Labs and Anim8 as partners for the Colombo Triathlons 2020, ‘CeyEndurance’ Series and look forward to further elevating Sri Lanka onto an international platform for sport and wellness.”  

The event’s oldest participant Seeshio Wijegoonaratne, 72 years old