KIK Cola sponsors Super 16 Junior Rugby Tournament

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KIK Cola announced that it is the title sponsor of this year’s Super 16 Junior Rugby tournament currently underway at the Royal College Sports Complex in Colombo. KIK have signed a three year deal with the organising committee which is made up solely of representatives from each of the nine schools taking part, to be title sponsor of this tournament seeking to promote rugby to the younger generation.

This year’s tournament will comprise of nine schools vying for honours in two categories, Under 10 and Under 12. The schools taking part in this year’s tournament are D. S. Senanayake College, Isipathana College, Royal College, St. Joseph’s College, St. Peter’s College, S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia, S. Thomas’ Prep School, Wesley College and Zahira College.

Speaking about the sponsorship Chandima Perera – Head of Beverages, CCS and Vice President of John Keells Holdings said, “Rugby is becoming more and more popular in Sri Lanka today and even parents are getting more actively involved in promoting the sport to their children. KIK Cola, as a dynamic Sri Lankan brand is proud to be the title sponsor of this tournament as rugby is a sport that reflects the brand’s persona.”

The tournament is being played in two age categories Under 10 and Under 12, in four rounds. The winners of each round will play each other to determine the overall winner of the KIK Cola Cup. The 1st and 2nd rounds have already been played on 26 June and 17 July respectively while the 3rd and 4th rounds will be worked off on 10 September and 2 October.