Ritzbury powers 27th Junior National Squash Championship

Theja  Peiris - Group General  Manger, Marketing presenting   the  sponsorship  cheque of the Ritzbury Junior National Squash Championship 2016 to Suranjith Premadasa – President, Sri Lanka Squash in the presence of Priyadarshana Jayawardana, (Rtd.) SLN - Secretary Sri Lanka Squash; Aruna Liyanapathirana - Asst. Brand Manager, Ritzbury; Panchamaya Ranayaka - Asst. Manager - Promotions, CBL; Janaka Boteju,Manager – Public Relations, CBL  

Ritzbury, together with the Sri Lanka Squash Federation, has made all arrangements to kick off the 27th Junior National Squash Championship on 26 November at the Tamil Union squash courts.

Ritzbury, Sri Lanka’s number one chocolate brand manufactured by Ceylon Biscuits Ltd. (CBL), has once again decided to assist and give a boost to the country’s junior squash players, which is in keeping with the organisation’s ethos of uplifting Sri Lankan sports. 

Considered one of the premier school tournaments in the country, this year’s championship will see the participation of over 300 young players representing various parts of the country. This year’s tournament will feature all regular events, Boys’ and Girls Under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 including few novices events tailor-made to attract beginners into the game of squash. 

It is predicted to attract over 350 entries. The venue will be the Tamil Union squash courts and matches will be held from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. daily and from 8.30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on weekends or public holidays. Final events will be held on 3 December at 4.00 p.m.

Sharing his thoughts on the sponsorship, Sri Lanka Squash Federation Secretary Cdr. Priyadarshana Jaayawardana stated: “We are proud to have the assistance of a conglomerate like CBL and wish to extend our sincere thanks to Ritzbury for being with us for the past decade. Ritzbury is a brand which continually supports young Sri Lankan sports enthusiasts and Ritzbury’s presence in this tournament has helped raise the profile of the game of squash in Sri Lanka. 

“Sponsoring the 27th Junior National Squash Championship 2016 is another great opportunity for Ritzbury in crafting national and international level players and as a corporate we also consider providing sponsorships to uplift Sri Lankan sports a national responsibility,” said CBL Marketing Group General Manager Theja Peiris.

Final matches, followed by an award ceremony, will be held on 3 December at the Ratmalana Air Force squash courts from 3.00 p.m. onwards. This event will be telecast live on Channel Eye from 4.00 p.m. onwards for the second time in Sri Lanka squash history. 

The winner of the Boys’ Under-19 segment will be awarded the Junior National Player of the Year 2016. Two special challenge trophies will be presented to the Most Promising Player in the Girls’ and Boys’ Over-13 categories at the Ritzbury Junior National Squash Championship 2016.