Munchee, the flagship brand of Ceylon Biscuits Ltd. (CBL), has come forward once again to sponsor the Munchee National Volleyball Championship 2019 for the twelfth consecutive year.
The official sponsorship handing over ceremony took place recently in the presence of the senior management from Ceylon Biscuits and representatives of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVF), the organisers of the Championship.
Munchee’s main aim in continuously sponsoring Sri Lanka's national sport volleyball is to rekindle its spirit and thus supporting it to become an integral part of the culture of our nation. They also are keen on helping forming a strong platform for talented players to showcase their skills.
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Nalin B. Karunaratne, CEO, Ceylon Biscuits Limited (4th from left) presents the sponsorship for the Munchee National Volleyball Championship 2019 to Ranjith Siyambalapitya, MP and President of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, being flanked by officials from both Munchee and SLVF[/caption]
Ranjith Siyambalapitiya MP, President of the SLVF said: “We express our sincere thanks to Munchee for once again supporting us. They have been our strength over the past twelve years and have helped build the sport to a firm national-level footing and also have been vital in promoting talented players to achieve their dreams. As a corporate they have shouldered this responsibility single-handedly and with their assistance, we hope to ensure the growth of the sport in the future too.”
Over 2,000 teams
Over 2,000 teams representing districts island-wide with 24,200 men and women volleyball players, along with 220 Super League Players, are expected to participate in this important tournament.
Commenting on sponsoring the Tournament, Nalin Karunaratne Chief Executive Officer, CBL, said: “Munchee’s partnership with the National Volleyball Championship now spans 12 successful years. As the national sport of our country, we take pride in creating a strong platform for players to showcase their strengths and the opportunity to be selected to play at national level. We are committed to the sport and believe volleyball fans too are looking forward to this annual tournament.”
Format
This year’s Munchee National Volleyball Championship will be held for both men and women in two phases, i.e. the Super League and the Novices Tournament.
In the Super League tournament, 16 teams representing eight women’s and men’s teams each, inclusive of top national level players, will vie for the title.
For the Novices, players representing the 25 districts will compete against each district. Though these players are not in the top league, they and their clubs are able to play in a tournament that is recognised at the national level.
On applying
Throughout the years, by supporting this important volleyball tournament, Munchee has provided novice players a strong platform to demonstrate their sporting abilities and thus gain a place in the national team.
Applications for the Munchee National Volleyball Championship Novices Tournament will be accepted from 15 September onwards and for the Super League tournament, from 15 December. The district level matches are scheduled to commence after 15 September.
Information
Information on the tournament and applications can be obtained from District Coordinating Officers, the SLVF Head Office and on the Federation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SLVFederation/
CBL supports several other popular sports including athletics, cricket, football, squash, and swimming. As a leading conglomerate, CBL, through its involvement in sponsoring diverse sporting events, reach out to talented sportsmen and women, fans, and local communities sharing together the joy of sporting harmony.
Nalin B. Karunaratne, CEO, Ceylon Biscuits Limited (4th from left) presents the sponsorship for the Munchee National Volleyball Championship 2019 to Ranjith Siyambalapitya, MP and President of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, being flanked by officials from both Munchee and SLVF[/caption]
Ranjith Siyambalapitiya MP, President of the SLVF said: “We express our sincere thanks to Munchee for once again supporting us. They have been our strength over the past twelve years and have helped build the sport to a firm national-level footing and also have been vital in promoting talented players to achieve their dreams. As a corporate they have shouldered this responsibility single-handedly and with their assistance, we hope to ensure the growth of the sport in the future too.”
Over 2,000 teams
Over 2,000 teams representing districts island-wide with 24,200 men and women volleyball players, along with 220 Super League Players, are expected to participate in this important tournament.
Commenting on sponsoring the Tournament, Nalin Karunaratne Chief Executive Officer, CBL, said: “Munchee’s partnership with the National Volleyball Championship now spans 12 successful years. As the national sport of our country, we take pride in creating a strong platform for players to showcase their strengths and the opportunity to be selected to play at national level. We are committed to the sport and believe volleyball fans too are looking forward to this annual tournament.”
Format
This year’s Munchee National Volleyball Championship will be held for both men and women in two phases, i.e. the Super League and the Novices Tournament.
In the Super League tournament, 16 teams representing eight women’s and men’s teams each, inclusive of top national level players, will vie for the title.
For the Novices, players representing the 25 districts will compete against each district. Though these players are not in the top league, they and their clubs are able to play in a tournament that is recognised at the national level.
On applying
Throughout the years, by supporting this important volleyball tournament, Munchee has provided novice players a strong platform to demonstrate their sporting abilities and thus gain a place in the national team.
Applications for the Munchee National Volleyball Championship Novices Tournament will be accepted from 15 September onwards and for the Super League tournament, from 15 December. The district level matches are scheduled to commence after 15 September.
Information
Information on the tournament and applications can be obtained from District Coordinating Officers, the SLVF Head Office and on the Federation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SLVFederation/
CBL supports several other popular sports including athletics, cricket, football, squash, and swimming. As a leading conglomerate, CBL, through its involvement in sponsoring diverse sporting events, reach out to talented sportsmen and women, fans, and local communities sharing together the joy of sporting harmony.