- At Mercantile Badminton Doubles C’ship
The Hayleys Badminton Team emerged champions in three categories at the 14th MBA Inter-Firm Doubles Team Championship 2026, organised by the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) and concluded on 30 August at the MBA Courts.
Hayleys secured top honours in the Grand Slam, Novices, and 240+ categories, demonstrating the strength and depth of its badminton contingent at the tournament, which brought together leading badminton talent from the mercantile sector.
The results also highlighted the team’s competitive spirit, with players from across different categories contributing to Hayleys’ success.
The achievement comes as Hayleys PLC continues to support sporting activities among its employees, with badminton forming part of its wider employee engagement initiatives.
Champions – Winning Categories
Grand Slam: Handunkutti Hettige Don Chrishan Danushka, Tharusha Shamal Charles, Tharanga Perera, U Charuka Laksidhu Dewmika, Pradeep Gunasena, Lihini Wijesinghe, Naduni Perera, Viren Nettasinghe, Oshamika Perera Karunarathne, Varangana Himsarani Jayawardana, and Mohan Fernando.
Novices: Dinuka Jayasinghe, Rumesh Rukmal Prasanna Fernando, R R D Thilina Niranga, Sanjaya Damayantha Kommalage, Lahiru Keshan, Isuru Perera, K Amal Aloka, Kaveesha Chandimal De Silva, Sandaruwan Randula Wijenanda, Tharushi Gunasekara, Dhanushi Perera, and Tilan Perera.
240+: Handunkutti Hettige Don Chrishan Danushka, Viren Nettasinghe, Oshamika Perera, Manura Wickramasinghe, T A Laksara Aravinda, Tharanga Perera, Pradeep Gunasena, Roshan Fernando, and Suneendra Thannegedara.