Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
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The Mercantile Hockey Association (MHA) will stage its 47th Annual Seven-a-Side Hockey Tournament on 9 November at the P. Sara Oval. Play begins at 8:30 a.m., with more than 250 players representing 26 corporate teams across six categories.
First held in 1973, the MHA Seven-a-Side is Sri Lanka’s longest-running event of its kind. It has been a fixture on the domestic calendar for over four decades, pausing only during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament serves as the MHA’s flagship event and draws junior and senior members of Sri Lanka’s national squads, who line up for their employers.
Among the competitors are both junior and senior members of Sri Lanka’s national hockey teams, representing their respective organisations.
The finals will begin at 3 p.m., with the A Division final scheduled for 4:30 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony, marking the grand conclusion of the MHA’s 2025 season.
This year’s event is supported by: Official Pain Relief Partner and Co-Sponsor Iodex, represented by Haleon Lanka Ltd., Official Ice Cream Partner and Co-Sponsor Ceylon Cold Stores, and Supporting Partners Janashakthi Group and Browns Group.
The tournament will be graced by Export Development Board Chairman and Brown & Company PLC Chief Operating Officer – Pharmaceuticals, Consumer and Integrated Engineering Solutions Cluster Mangala Wijesinghe as the Chief Guest.
Joining him as Guest of Honour will be Singer Sri Lanka Director – Human Resources Roshan Kulasuriya.
This year’s competition will feature five main divisions, along with the MHA President’s Trophy, showcasing thrilling matches among some of the country’s top corporate teams:
