LOLC Holdings celebrates four badminton wins

LOLC Holdings PLC delivered an exceptional performance at the 41st Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Novices Badminton Championship 2025.

Held at the MBA Indoor Courts in Colombo on March 22-30, the championship attracted over 400 players from 52 distinguished corporates across Sri Lanka, making it one of the most competitive inter-organisational sporting events of the year, LOLC said in a media release.

Among the standout achievements was the Women's Doubles Championship in the Open Category, won by Chamali Botheju of LOLC Finance and Keshini Devindi from Browns IT. The Veteran Mixed Doubles title was claimed by Sanjeewa Kularathna and Gayani Neranjala Senarathne, both representing LOLC Finance. In the Masters Over-50 Men’s Doubles category, Suresh Perera from LOLC Factors and Jayakodi Arachchige Palitha from Browns Plantations earned the position of runners-up. Adding to the accolades, Gayani Neranjala Senarathne also secured third place in the Veteran Women’s Singles, further reinforcing the depth of talent within the team.

The group’s support for sporting excellence is strategic. By encouraging a culture that balances performance with personal passion, LOLC Holdings endorses its commitment to holistic employee well-being. The presence of a competitive yet collaborative sports culture within the group allows employees to thrive, build camaraderie, and develop leadership and resilience in a unique setting.

To honour the victorious team, Group Managing Director, Kapila Jayawardena, together with the Group Chief Human Resource Officer, Pradeep Uluwaduge, met with all the winners along with the team’s captain, Shashika Perera encouraging sports and wellness across its group companies.

Speaking on the significance of the achievement, Mr. Uluwaduge stated, “This victory represents more than trophies for us, it reflects the spirit of unity, resilience, and potential that exists within our people. At LOLC, we are committed to building a workplace where personal passions are encouraged, and hidden talents are brought to light. By supporting our team members to compete on national platforms like this, we ensure that every individual has the chance to thrive, not just professionally, but personally too.”