The Mercantile Hockey Association (MHA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 3rd Mercantile Hockey 9-A-Side Tournament, held on October 7th at the Air Force Hockey Grounds in Ekala. This year’s event, made possible by the unwavering support of Swisstek Ceylon PLC as the dedicated title sponsor for the third consecutive year, marked another milestone in the celebration of hockey excellence in Sri Lanka.
The tournament displayed an extraordinary line-up of corporate hockey teams competing across four fiercely contested divisions:
A Division: Commercial Bank Secures the Crown
Champions: Commercial Bank
Runners-up: Hatton National Bank
Final Score: 1-0
Goal Scorer: Anju Hewage
B Division: Browns Group Claims Victory
Champions: Browns Group
Runners-up: Hayleys Group
Final Score: 1-0
Goal Scorer: Pathum Probodha
C Division: Seylan Bank Triumphs in a Thriller
Champions: Seylan Bank
Runners-up: Nations Trust Bank
Final Score: 2-1
Goal Scorers: Seylan Bank – Jiffry Irshard (2), Nations Trust Bank – Aravinda (1)
D Division: Sampath B Emerges Victorious
Champions: Sampath B
Runners-up: Browns Group B
Final Score: 1-0
Goal Scorer: Prabodha Piyasena
In the A Division, Commercial Bank displayed exceptional skill to secure the championship, while Browns Group showcased their prowess in the B Division. Seylan Bank’s Jiffry Irshard and Nations Trust Bank’s Aravinda created an electrifying atmosphere in the C Division, and Sampath B clinched victory in the D Division after a tough game with Browns B, displaying unwavering determination.
As the day unfolded with exhilarating hockey action, the 3rd Mercantile Hockey 9-A-Side Tournament became a true celebration of skill, passion, and unity, with a total of 15 corporate teams participating across the four fiercely contested divisions. MHA extends its heartfelt gratitude to Swisstek Ceylon PLC, the participating teams, sponsors, and the enthusiastic audience for contributing to the success of this event.