Nippon Paint Lanka Co-sponsored Sri Lanka’s Largest Ever Rowing Championship

Over 400 participants from 22 institutions


Over 400 participants from 22 institutions participated in Sri Lanka’s largest rowing championship which concluded a few weeks back. The event conducted recently by the Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL) and held at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre, Ruwanpura, was co-sponsored by Nippon Paint Lanka.

Hailing the event as the largest ever rowing national championship held in Sri Lanka, ARASL President, Dimuth Gunawadena said, “We had the Army, Navy and Air Force; the University of Colombo, the University of Moratuwa and the Kotelawala Defence University; the Colombo Rowing Club and the Diyawanna Rowing Academy. The balance were all schools.” The 38th national championship was held over four days.

“We are very glad to have been able to co-sponsor this year’s rowing championship,” said Nemantha Abeysinghe, General Manager of Nippon Paint Lanka. “Our intention is to add more colour to the various sporting events in Sri Lanka with our sponsorships. Outdoor sports in Sri Lanka showcase the beauty of our country, and rowing, more so.”

The NIPSEA Group to which Nippon Paint Lanka belongs is a global leader, providing innovative solutions in the paint and coatings industry. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 134 NIPSEA companies spread throughout 22 geographical locations, the group is Asia Pacific’s No. 1 paint and coatings manufacturer in both production and sales revenue. The NIPSEA Group’s arsenal of solutions for the industry covers Architectural, Industrial, Automotive and Marine Coatings, as well as a range of products beyond the world of paint and coatings.

 



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