Sysco LABS Wraps up a year of great Mercantile performances

Wins in multiple sports signal an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

Sysco LABS colleagues received numerous accolades in the Mercantile sports arena throughout 2024. Among its victories, Sysco LABS secured the ‘Best Player’ and ‘Champions’ awards in the ‘Mixed Event -H Division’ at the 40th MBA Inter-Firm Badminton Championship, 3 gold medals at the Mercantile Swimming Championship, 1st Runners Up at the Mercantile Table Tennis Association (MTTA) Team Knockout Tournament for both Men’s and Women’s Teams. Sysco LABS Cycling also saw one 1 solo finisher and a second-place victory for the relay team at the Nuwara Eliya 4XR cycling competition, as well as 2 solo finishers at the Race Across cycling competition. Additionally, Sysco LABS clinched the ‘Player of the Final’, ‘Best Batsman’ and ‘Best Female Player’ trophies at the JATco IT Industry Indoor Cricket Fiesta. 

Sysco LABS’ successes across the multiple Mercantile events highlight a versatile internal culture, supported by its internal employee-led social club, the Ministry of Fun (MOF). Balancing work and play evenly, Sysco LABS encourages a workplace culture where participating in collaborative, team-based sports boost employee engagement and camaraderie.

Reflecting on recent Mercantile victories and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, Rehan Anthonis, Senior Director - People Operations at Sysco LABS, said: “The MOF embodies our work-hard-play-hard culture. At Sysco LABS, we understand the value of pursuing personal passions—not only do they broaden perspectives, but they also foster meaningful connections. Our colleagues are encouraged to explore their sporting passions, and we support them further through MOF-led initiatives like the Book Club, Philosophy Club, and Music Club, which inspire creativity and camaraderie in various interests.”

Picture 1: Sysco LABS’ Mixed Doubles who were declared Champions in the H Division – at the 40th Annual Mercantile Badminton Tournament.  

Picture 2: Sysco LABS’ Swimming team who won 3 gold medals at the Annual Mercantile Swimming Championship 2024

Picture 3: The Sysco LABS Men’s Table Tennis team who was named 1st Runners Up at the Mercantile Table Tennis Association (MTTA) Team Knockout Tournament in 2024

Picture 4: The Sysco LABS Women’s Table Tennis team who was named 1st Runners Up at the Mercantile Table Tennis Association (MTTA) Team Knockout Tournament in 2024

Picture 5: The Sysco LABS Cycling team saw 3 solo finishers at the Nuwara Eliya 4XR cycling competition

Picture 6: The Sysco LABS Cricket team clinched the ‘Player of the Final’, ‘Best Batsman’ and ‘Best Female Player’ trophies at the JATco IT Industry Indoor Cricket Fiesta.