Ritzbury Mawbimata Weerayek celebrates athletes, coaches for outstanding achievements at Asian Youth Athletics Championship

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Ritzbury, a devoted supporter of nurturing Sri Lankan sports, recognised five outstanding athletes who excelled at the 6th Asian Youth Athletics Championship 2025 which concluded in April in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Of the eight athletes who achieved victory in their respective events, five of these champions are part of the ‘Mawbimata Weerayek’ program. The athletes were felicitated for their exceptional performances, and in recognition of their hard work and commitment representing Sri Lanka on the international sporting stage.

The event took place on 2 May at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, where the athletes were honoured and awarded with financial support. CBL Foods International Ltd., CEO Kamal Geeganage and General Manager – Marketing Niluksha Bastiansz were present on the occasion to felicitate the champions. They commended the athletes for their tireless efforts in keeping Sri Lanka’s flag flying high. Also present during the celebrations were Ritzbury Mawbimata Weerayek Consultant Susantha Fernando, Ritzbury Category Manager Aruna Liyanapathirana and Assistant Brand Manager Dulanjan Abeysekera.

At the felicitation, the medal winners honoured included M.G.T. Abhisheka Premasiri for winning Gold in the 800m and Silver for the medley relay, Dananjana Sewmini Fernando for winning two Silver medals for the 100m and medley relay. The Bronze medallists also acknowledged were H.D. Shavindu Avishka for the 800m, G.D. Lahiru Achintha for the 1500m, and J.H.P. Nethya Sampath for the High Jump.

The athletic coaching team behind Sri Lanka’s successful performance was also recognised at the gathering for their contributions. The five coaches honoured were Buddhika Nuwan, Anuradha Nanayakkara, R.H.M. Jude Chinthaka, K.H.A.D.S.I. Kularathna, and Suranjith Senarath, whose expertise and mentorship played a vital role in preparing the athletes for their medal-winning performances at the championship.

Launched in 2019, the Ritzbury Mawbimata Weerayek program enhances the company’s support for national athletics by identifying and inspiring the next generation of athletes across Sri Lanka. The initiative has extended significantly, growing to now nurturing 65 promising talents islandwide. The initiative provides essential financial aid to help athletes excel nationally and internationally, contributing meaningfully to the development of athletics in the country.