In a show of ultimate brilliance, Team MAS led by their captain Randika Fernando let the shuttle do the talking as they displayed amazing sporting spirit and stamped their authority at the recently concluded Mercantile Badminton Tournament clinching a Grand Slam Championship title and a Bowl Championship 2nd Runners-up spot during the multi-day tourney held at the Mercantile Badminton Association Courts in Colombo.
The key highlight of this year’s tournament was the MAS Team (A) led by Randika Fernando shining as the overall star performers winning the Grand Slam Championship.
MAS Team (A) – Grand Slam Championship Winners
Randika Fernando (C), Kasun Amarasena, Thevin Illangakoon, Thevin Jayasekara, Navodh Jayasundara, Wasantha Perera, Ranga Randunu, Chamara Piyatissa, Achini Rathnasiri, Tharani Siriwardane
MAS Team (B) – Bowl Championship – 2nd Runners-up
Pulindu Godakanda Arachchi, Wanshaka Hewathanthri, Dumindu Gunasinghe, Shavinda Peduruhewa, Dhananjaya Wijerathna, Shane Francis, Rohan Perera, Charaka Gunawardana, Januli Jayasekara, Supipi Wijewardhana, Denis Kanchana
Meanwhile in a year filled with great sporting achievements for MAS Holdings, Team MAS were crowned champions at the 13th Mercantile / Government Services International Rating Chess Championship in May this year. Team MAS also clinched the championship title in the 71st Mercantile Open Table Tennis Championship in July.
Here are some upcoming events in the mercantile sporting calendar,
- Sept. 14th (Volleyball) – Albert F. Pieris Sports Complex, Wennappuwa
- Sept. 12/13 (Rugby) – CR&FC, Longden Place
