The Singer League 2011 Rugby Award Ceremony was held recently at Hotel Galadari. Royal who remained unbeaten by winning all the eleven league matches played last year was awarded the coveted Singer Championship title by the Chief Guest Asoka Peiris, Chief Executive Officer Singer Group of Companies in Sri Lanka. The Runners-up in Division one were Isipathana College who also received the Runners-up trophy from the chief guest.
Others who were present were Ranjith Chandrasekara, President Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA), Nasser Majeed Marketing Director, Singer Sri Lanka PLC, Kumar Samarasingha, Director Sales and Sewing Marketing, Chitral Perera, Director, Human Resources, Brigadier Rtd. W.G.K. Ariyaratne Principal Trinity College and Sarathchandra Silva, Deputy President.
Nasser Majeed Marketing Director Singer, revealed that Singer which has a long history of 134 years in Sri Lanka and 160 years in the world. This giant sponsor Singer who have spent a substantial amount, an association that spans from 2004 is proud to continue supporting the development of schools rugby in Sri Lanka through its organization of its annual tournament.
The Singer League Tournament 2011 showcased the talent and skills of the 1st XV players from 90 teams featured a total of nearly 350 games in Div. I, II, and III.
The tournament was conducted in association with the caretaker of Sri Lanka Schools Rugby.
Using the opportunity not only to reaffirm its support of the game but also to honour its star players, Singer bestowed special awards upon group champions and runners-up of 2011 league tournament at the event.
Ranjith Chandrasekara, President SLSRFA also spoke which was fruitful. He also thanked the Secretary Susantha Mendis, Master in Charge, Coaches and the President of SLRFU and teams. Also Chandrasekara thanked the members of Sri Lanka Rugby Referees Society and its President.
Monday 16th April, 2012 - Daily News
