As part of its legacy of empowering local sporting events, Perera & Sons (P&S) recently stood as a sponsor of the Hill Club Open tennis tournament for the third consecutive year.
The tournament, which was halted due to the Pandemic, resumed in 2023, thanks largely to the support of Perera & Sons and the company’s belief in nurturing grassroots level talent. The historic Hill Club, Nuwara Eliya which was established in 1876, provided the backdrop for this tournament which brought together talented players, families and tennis enthusiasts to celebrate both skill and sportsmanship,
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This year’s tournament saw over 400 participants showcase their talents at one of the most highly anticipated events on Sri Lanka’s tennis calendar. The spirit of competition and community shined bright at the tournament with current National champions Apna Perera and Dinara De Silva defending their Men’s and Women’s Open Singles titles respectively.
Mr. Gihan Perera, Managing Director of Perera & Sons stated, “Sports is of paramount importance as it builds character, resilience and national pride. As a proud home-grown brand, we feel that it is our duty to invest in the future of our youth, not only in terms of business, but also in their passions. Supporting events such as The Hill Club Open is one of many ways we hope to continue inspiring generations to come.”
Perera & Sons has continuously demonstrated its deep-rooted dedication to giving back to the communities it serves. This is why it actively supports a wide range of sports including tennis, golf, badminton, e-sports and cricket. Most notably, Perera & Sons plays an active role in school crickets highly anticipated Big Match season, where tradition brings together generations to foster school spirit across the island. The objective of these initiatives is to nurture talent, instil values of teamwork and discipline, and empower youth to excel on and off the field.
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Mr. Michael Armstrong, General Manager of The Hill Club also shared his appreciation, stating. “We are deeply grateful for the continued support of Perera & Sons. Their involvement was instrumental in the revival of the tournament in 2023 and has helped elevate the standards every year since. It is heartening to see a local brand so invested in the development of sport in Sri Lanka.”
Looking ahead, Perera & Sons remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting The Hill Club Open and other sporting events throughout Sri Lanka. The company’s commitment to sport goes beyond being a mere sponsor, it is a meaningful investment into nurturing Sri Lanka’s sporting talent and encouraging a vibrant sporting culture for the future.
