Ceylon Sapphire Mining Pvt. Ltd. provided a sponsorship for the Sri Lankan Kho Kho Team in the Kho Kho World Cup held in India, while the Indian Kho Kho Federation provided main sponsorship. The tournament was held in January at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India. A total of 23 countries participated in the tournament, including Argentina, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the USA, Brazil, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Uganda, South Korea, and Sri Lanka.
In the men's match against the USA, Sri Lanka scored 111 points, while the USA managed 22. Sri Lanka won comfortably by 89 points. In their second match against South Korea, Sri Lanka secured another big win, scoring 91 points to South Korea’s 22. The third match saw Sri Lanka take on Poland, scoring 105 points against Poland’s 40, winning by 65 points. With these strong performances, the Sri Lankan men’s team topped Group C and advanced to the quarter-finals, where they faced India in a thrilling match. The Sri Lankan women's team played four matches and won two of them.
Sri Lanka Kho Kho Federation (SLKKF) Secretary and veteran sports instructor Athula Wijenayake has worked for years to introduce Kho Kho and Beach Kho Kho to Sri Lanka. Ceylon Sapphire Mining Chairman Sanjeewa Priyantha Fonseka, who was the Sri Lankan Kho Kho team’s Manager, also serves as the Vice President of the SLKKF. Supporting him in these efforts are Lieutenant Commander Chandralal Nanayakkara, Dayananda Nawarathna, and Budhdhika Ranaraja, who serve as SLKKF Vice Presidents and Treasurer, respectively. Additionally, Major Aruna Kumara, Director of Ceylon Sapphire Mining Pvt. Ltd., plays a key role in promoting Kho Kho through the company’s support.
Ceylon Sapphire Mining Pvt. Ltd. is a leader in eco-friendly gem mining. Its subsidiary, Ceylon Facet Pvt. Ltd., is renowned for cutting and polishing gems sourced from around the world, including New Zealand, Thailand, and China. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, the company exports high-quality gems to major markets such as Europe, China, and the United States.
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