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Ceylon Sapphire Mining sponsors Lankan Kho Kho Team in World Cup
Ceylon Sapphire Mining Pvt. Ltd. sponsored the Sri Lankan Kho Kho Team in the Kho Kho World Cup held in January at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India. The tournament featured 23 countries, including Sri Lanka, which delivered strong performances. The men’s team topped Group C with decisive wins against the USA, South Korea, and Poland, advancing to the quarter-finals. The women’s team also secured two victories in their four matches.
Ceylon Sapphire Mining Chairman Sanjeewa Priyantha Fonseka, who managed the Sri Lankan team and serves as Vice President of the Sri Lanka Kho Kho Federation (SLKKF), highlighted the company’s commitment to promoting the sport. Supported by SLKKF Secretary Athula Wijenayake and other key figures, the sponsorship underscores efforts to elevate Kho Kho’s profile in Sri Lanka.