Athletics: John Tarbat Junior Championship from October 22

Ritzbury has once again joined hands with Sri Lanka Schools Athletic Association (SLSAA) to support the Sir John Tarbat Junior School Athletic Championship for the fourth consecutive year as the sole sponsor. 

The four-day meet conducted for the 47th year will be held at the Mahaweli Stadium in  Embilipitiya from October 22 to 25 and is one of the most prestigious events in Sri Lanka’s sports calendar. 

Ritzbury, is the flagship chocolate brand of Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL).

Over 5500 students under age categories 12, 13, 14 and 15 representing schools across the nation will participate in the Sir John Tarbat Junior School Athletic Championship which lays a firm foundation for up-and-coming athletes to excel in sports.

Theja Peiris, Group General Manager – Marketing of CBL sharing her thoughts on the championship stated, "Ritzbury and sports go hand in hand. As a brand we have always been in the frontline in enriching young athletes of the country. Through Ritzbury we promise to continue in uplifting school sports and budding athletes of this country. It’s the utmost satisfaction of the brand to see promising youngsters receiving national and international recognition in sports."

President of Sri Lanka Schools Athletic Association (SLSAA) N.A.D.R. Hemantha commented; "Enriching school athletics is a key priority of the Sri Lanka Schools Athletic Association. Without the welcome assistance of conglomerates such as CBL, conducting these events will be impossible. Throughout the journey of Sir John Tarbet Championship we have been able to experience an annual increase in the participation of young school athletes. Today’s Parents understand that sports is a key ingredient in building the personality of the child and because of that they always encourage young ones to participate in at least one sport."