Star performers of Fairfirst basketball team contribute to bringing home Silver at SABA Championship in Bangladesh

The 6th SABA (South Asia Basketball Association) Championship Tournament held in Dhaka Bangladesh - from 15 to 19 November started playoffs with a total of four countries (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives). 

Shehan Udayanga

Praneeth Udumalagala

Participating at the championship, two of Fairfirst’s very own star performers Shehan Udayanga and Praneeth Udumalagala, actively contributed towards bringing home the Silver Medal. As the next step in winning Silver, the team has the opportunity to play for FIBA Asia pre-qualifiers in 2022.

Fairfirst Insurance has always been an ardent supporter of Sri Lanka’s budding sporting talents and is home to a number of employees who take part at national sporting level in cricket, swimming, netball and basketball. Actively promoting other mercantile sports, the company holds several titles, including the defending champions of the Mercantile basketball, cricket and netball championships.

Thus, being a passionate advocate, the company has built a culture that ensures personal goals meet corporate goals to create an environment where the employees can be the best at what they do. At Fairfirst, creating winning moments does not only rest within just the company walls but outside of it as well.

Appreciating the budding all-round talent at Fairfirst, Fairfirst Insurance Head of Human Resources Manjari Kumarage stated, “We have amazing talent at Fairfirst and as a company we believe in fostering a culture that promotes working hard and having fun. We are very proud of Shehan and Praneeth for representing Fairfirst and in believing in the FairfirstWay of having fun and winning.”

Shehan Udayanga, Fairfirst’s basketball star, commented: “It’s a good feeling to be able to do our best. And it’s a greater feeling when the company which is as much a sport enthusiast, supports and understands the importance of a sound work-life balance. I also take this moment to give due credit to the team and our coach. It’s their morale that carried us through to the finals and brought us this winning Silver moment.”