Demonstrating exceptional athletic excellence and unwavering team spirit, Seylan Bank delivered an outstanding performance at the 40th Mercantile Athletics Championships, securing 11th place among 44 leading corporate teams.
The Seylan Athletics Team concluded the championship with an impressive medal tally of 8 Gold, 2 Silver and 9 Bronze medals, reflecting the Bank’s continued commitment to fostering sporting excellence alongside professional achievement.
In recognition of these remarkable performances, several Seylan athletes were honoured at the Mercantile Athletics Awards 2025, held on 26th June 2026 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla.
Leading the accolades was A. R. Chamika Weerawadena, who was crowned Overall Best Athlete – Male after securing 4 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal, while setting a new meet record in the 400m event. K. A. D. Thisath Denaka Movindu enjoyed an exceptional evening, receiving a Gold Award after winning 3 Gold Medals, including a new meet record in the High Jump. In addition, he was honoured as the Best Athlete – Novice Men’s Category, recognising his outstanding performances throughout the championship.
Two Seylan athletes were recognised with Silver Awards. I. D. Neluka Sanjeewani Fernando earned the honour after winning 1 Gold Medal and 2 Silver Medals, while Gihan Ranaweera was recognised for securing 1 Gold Medal and 2 Bronze Medals during the championships.
Beyond athletic performance, Ramesh Chamikara Jayarathne was presented with the Award for Contribution as Assistant Treasurer, in recognition of his dedicated service and valuable contribution to the Mercantile Athletics Association.
Commenting on the achievement, Varuna Koggalage, Chief Transformation Officer and President of the Seylan Sports Club, said:
“These achievements are a testament to the passion, discipline and determination of our athletes, who continue to raise the Seylan flag with pride. Their success reflects the strong culture of teamwork and perseverance we strive to build across the Bank. We congratulate every athlete and official who contributed to this remarkable performance and remain committed to supporting our sporting talent in reaching even greater heights.”
Seylan Bank extends its heartfelt congratulations to all its athletes and officials for their outstanding accomplishments. It looks forward to many more successes as the bank continues to champion a culture that values excellence both in the workplace and on the sporting arena.
