Black Knight powers Ella Archers in Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing sport

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From left: Ella Archers Captain Dhilvan Herath, Player Ayendree Seneviratne, Manager Rashika Wijekoon, Black Knight Brand Manager – Male Grooming Category Dulith Kulatunga, O3 Brand Executive Rehan Wickramasinghe, Black Knight Brand Executive Shehan Kavinda and Assistant Brand Manager Enuka Thathsarana

From left: Ella Archers Player Ayendree Seneviratne, Captain Dhilvan Herath, and Black Knight Brand Manager – Male Grooming Category Dulith Kulathunga

Black Knight, a leading personal care brand within the ICL Brands Ltd., portfolio, has announced its partnership as Title Sponsor of the Ella Archers franchise ahead of the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) 2026, marking the occasion with the unveiling of the team’s official jersey at ICL Brands Headquarters in Colombo.

The partnership brings together one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised personal care brands and a franchise preparing to compete among the country’s leading padel talent when SLPL Season 2 takes centre stage from 18 to 21 June 2026 at Padel House, CR&FC, Colombo 7. The tournament is expected to showcase the continued rise of padel, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, while strengthening its growing presence in Sri Lanka.

Black Knight’s association with the Ella Archers reflects a shared spirit built on confidence, energy and performance. Confidence, self-expression and performance have long been central to the brands identity. Those qualities align naturally with padel, a sport that combines athleticism, strategy and intensity, while attracting a growing community of players and supporters across the country.

ICL Brands Marketing Director Chethika Rajapakshe said: “Black Knight has always stood for confidence, individuality and the drive to perform at your best. Padel reflects many of those same qualities. Its rapid growth, youthful energy and competitive spirit make it an exciting platform for us to engage with a new generation of sports fans and athletes. Ella Archers is a team that has demonstrated ambition, character and a strong competitive mindset, making them an ideal partner for Black Knight. We look forward to supporting the team throughout the tournament and celebrating the continued growth of padel in Sri Lanka.”

The jersey unveiling offered supporters and stakeholders a first look at the colours the Ella Archers will carry into competition, signalling the beginning of an exciting campaign as the team prepares to take on some of the nation’s finest talent.

As anticipation builds ahead of the opening serve, Black Knight’s partnership with the Ella Archers adds further momentum to a tournament that continues to attract growing interest from players, brands and fans alike. The collaboration reflects Black Knight’s commitment to championing emerging sporting platforms while standing behind individuals who compete with confidence, determination and purpose.