Swisstek Ceylon PLC, Sri Lanka’s trusted name in fixing, finishing, and beautification in the construction industry, extended its partnership with Vidyartha College Rugby by organising the inaugural Swisstek Perfect Spark Mentoring Camp recently, a grassroots rugby development initiative at the Mahiyangana Public Ground.
Swisstek is reputed for its commitment to quality and excellence, staying true to its brand promise: ‘For the Perfect Finish.’
Acknowledging that its success is deeply rooted in the support of the community it serves, Swisstek believes it is time to give back to those who have played a vital role in its journey to industry leadership.
In keeping with its pursuit of perfection, the company recognises that building a truly ‘perfect’ society begins with empowering the next generation. To this end, Swisstek views sport as a powerful platform to instill resilience, discipline, and teamwork, shaping young minds into well-rounded individuals and tomorrow’s leaders.
As part of this community-focused initiative, the entire Vidyartha College Rugby Team, along with their coaching staff, conducted a comprehensive training camp for students from five regional schools: B/Dehigolla Maha Vidyalaya, B/Mahiyangana National School, Dambarawa Maha Vidyalaya, Haddaththawa Secondary School, and Orubendiwewa Secondary School.
Well-known coach Nilfer Ibrahim, who has been involved in the national rugby set-up, together with the Vidyartha College coaching team, provided technical guidance.
The Vidyartha players themselves participated actively as well, generously sharing their knowledge and experience with over 100 young athletes and their coaches, fostering a strong sense of brotherhood and camaraderie across schools.
Coach Ibrahim said: “We were truly excited to be part of this initiative and to share our knowledge with the young players from Mahiyangana and surrounding areas. We are grateful for the opportunity to train these students; even in just one day, we felt we were able to make a small but meaningful impact in their lives. Seeing their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn was truly inspiring.”
Understanding the challenges schools often face in accessing essential resources, Swisstek provided participating schools with much-needed rugby equipment, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing young talent and using sport as a tool to develop disciplined, well-rounded individuals.
This initiative is a reflection of the company’s ongoing partnership with Vidyartha College, driven not by sponsorship alone but by a shared vision of creating meaningful social impact.
Commenting on the initiative, Swisstek Ceylon Chief Executive Officer Daminda Perera stated: “This project demonstrates our commitment to acting as more than just a sponsor. Our goal is to make a meaningful impact, not only in the journey of Vidyartha Rugby but also in the lives of other young athletes with big dreams.
“Through initiatives like these, Swisstek continues to uphold its brand promise, ‘For the Perfect Finish,’ not just in the spaces we transform but in shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s youth through purposeful collaborations.
“This is not a one-off initiative but the first of many. Together with Vidyartha College, we are committed to supporting school sports across the country, expanding our efforts beyond rugby to include cricket, volleyball, and other disciplines.”