Standard Chartered Cup 2016 kicks off on 16 Oct.

Standard Chartered’s five-a-side futsal tournament, the Standard Chartered Cup 2016, will kick off on 16 October at the Campbell Park Grounds in Colombo 8.  

Twenty-four teams from leading organisations as well as Standard Chartered’s own staff teams will be in action and vie for the opportunity to not only raise aloft the tournament trophy but also to travel to Anfield in the United Kingdom to watch the Liverpool Football Club (LFC) in action at a Premier League match. All football enthusiasts are welcome to come and enjoy a day of competitive football. The opening kick-off will be at 8.30 a.m. 

Standard Chartered Head of Corporate Affairs/Brand and Marketing Sanjeewani De Silva commented: “Last year we presented a similar ‘money can’t buy’ opportunity for participants to win a chance at visiting a Premier League pitch and view a game. The opportunity is made possible by the main sponsorship agreement between Standard Chartered and the Liverpool Football Club. Standard Chartered and Liverpool FC have used their partnership to support a number of the bank’s award-winning sustainability and community investment programs, and the sponsorship has enabled the bank to connect with clients and staff around the world, through money-can’t-buy opportunities such as the one on offer.” Participating teams include MAS Intimates, KPMG, MAS Active, MAS Linea Aqua, WNS, Aitken Spence, Hemas, John Keells, Emirates Airlines, Hela Clothing, Shangri-La, Dialog, Accenture, and Courtaulds Trading Company as well as teams from Standard Chartered. There will be twenty-four teams which will be split into four groups of six teams each. The games will be played in a round robin format and the winners of each group will qualify for the semifinals. The overall winners will travel to Anfield later this year as part of their prize.