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Fairfirst Football Team – Champions of the 2022 Mercantile Football League – Division II
Team Fairfirst ended 2022 on a high note by securing the championship title at the Mercantile Football League Championship – Division II.
The tournament held at the Beddagana Football Complex, Kotte & City League Football Complex was attended by five renowned football teams in Sri Lanka’s corporate sector: NOLIMIT, Dialog Axiata, DFCC Bank, Union Bank and Fairfirst Insurance. As finalists, team Fairfirst met team NOLIMIT where the final scoreboard read 5 – 0.
Having won throughout the football tournament, Team Fairfirst has always kept a perfect balance of teamwork and commitment in a collaborative culture of working hard and having fun outside of work as well. This latest championship title in football is another one to a long list of other championships, including Basketball, Rugby, Cricket, and Netball. Sports is a great motivator that crosses all boundaries and fosters teamwork as well as discipline.
Team Fairfirst Captain Aadil Hassim said: “This victory is truly special, and it is amazing to see the efforts of the Fairfirst football team come to fruition. I am very proud of our team. I am grateful to Fairfirst for the importance given in instilling a good work-life balance as this win wouldn’t have been possible if not for the support from our colleagues.” Fairfirst Football team Manager Fiyaz Izzeth said that the Fairfirst’s consistent winning streak was evidence that it is a company that places high regard on promoting talents beneficial not just for the company, but the employees personally as well. “We are extremely proud of our team for representing Fairfirst and continuing in the FairfirstWay of having fun and winning,” he added.
