CA Sri Lanka honours Niluka Jayasinghe as Best Entrepreneur 2025 for driving knowledge-based exports

Global Bookkeeping Solutions Ltd. (GBS) Founder and Managing Director Niluka Jayasinghe, FCA, FCPA, ACCA, FFA, FIPA, BSc (Marketing, USJP) was named CA Sri Lanka Best Entrepreneur 2025 at the 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants, held on 9 October 2025 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.

The award celebrates her leadership in expanding Sri Lanka’s knowledge-based export economy and advancing the business-process management (BPM) sector. Since founding GBS in 2018, Niluka has built a company delivering cloud accounting and financial outsourcing services to clients in Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA and Middle East. GBS records a five-year CAGR of 103% and employs over 50 finance professionals.

‘Sri Lanka’s future lies in exporting skills and integrity – not just goods,’ Jayasinghe said. ‘This award belongs to every professional, specially women, proving our talent can thrive globally.’

Before founding GBS, Niluka worked with Ernst and Young, BPO Connect and Ganrid Consultants, gaining global finance and compliance expertise. Her company has trained more than 200 young professionals and championed remote work models for women in finance-strengthening Sri Lanka’s human capital for the digital economy.

Her recognition underlines CA Sri Lanka’s commitment to celebrating entrepreneurs who embody integrity, innovation and impact-values that align with this year’s theme ‘UPRISE – Global Insight >> Local Impact.’

MAS Holdings champions ethical innovation in apparel amid global challenges

MAS Holdings unveiled its bold and forward-thinking sustainability strategy under the banner ‘Plan for Change 2030: Inspiring change beyond the good’ at a high-impact forum attended by global sustainability leaders, industry pioneers and community stakeholders at the Cinnamon Life Colombo yesterday.

The forum addressed pressing issues around climate change, textile circularity, social equity and supply chain resilience, while emphasising the urgent need for ethical transformation in the apparel sector.

Delivering a powerful keynote, Brooke Roberts-Islam, noted sustainability advocate and industry journalist, underlined the critical intersection of climate change and ethical practices in fashion: ‘The apparel industry is at a tipping point. If we do not embed ethical values at the core of innovation, we risk perpetuating a cycle of harm – to the planet and to people. Global warming isn’t just an environmental crisis, it’s a humanitarian one. MAS Holdings’ Plan for Change signals a necessary shift from ambition to accountable action.’

She praised MAS’s approach, which integrates social resilience with environmental stewardship, calling it a blueprint that other global fashion companies must urgently adopt.

As Roberts-powerfully stated during the keynote: ‘This plan isn’t about doing less harm – it’s about doing more good. We must move from sustainability as a marketing term to sustainability as a moral obligation, with people and the planet at the core.’

The panel discussion brought together high-level voices who reflected on actionable strategies amidst global volatility.

MAS Holdings Director – Group Sustainable Business Nemanthie Kooragamage said: ‘This isn’t just about reducing impact – it’s about regenerating. Our supply chains, our people, our planet – they all need to be empowered, not just protected. Plan for Change is our contract with the future.’

Ambercycle Co-founder and CEO Shay Sethi added: ‘Circularity must move from concept to infrastructure. Technology exists. What we need now is radical collaboration across regions and regulators.’

Asian Development Bank Country Director Takafumi Kadono focused on policy and financing: ‘Scaling sustainable apparel requires both private and public investment. MAS shows what’s possible when business aligns with long-term climate goals.’

He further added, ‘Sri Lanka’s industrial growth over the past two decades has been only around 20%, while Vietnam has surged by over 300%. Despite Sri Lanka’s rich geography, strategic location and natural resources, we have clearly missed the bus. But the time to catch the next one is now-and sustainability must drive that journey.’

Dialog Axiata PLC CEO Supun Weerasinghe shared insights on digital innovation: ‘The integration of data and technology can help transform sustainability from an ambition into an operational system of accountability, despite the challenges of COVID-19 and the economic crisis, Sri Lanka is recovering at a good pace. The momentum is real-we’re moving in a positive direction.’

MAS Holdings envisions a future where every garment created is not only high-performing but also ethically made and environmentally responsible. This focuses on reinventing the design and production of apparel to serve the planet and people.

Product: Creating future-fit apparel

MAS is transforming how garments are made, focusing on innovation and sustainability at every stage.

Target: 75% of company revenue from sustainable products by 2030.

1. Textile-to-Textile Circularity to recycle post-consumer waste into new garments.

2. Development of Materials of the Future, including bio-based and regenerative alternatives.

3. Expansion of natural and responsibly sourced fibres like organic cotton and hemp.

Planet: Regenerating our world

Going beyond sustainability, MAS is investing in restorative environmental practices.

MAS target: Reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions footprint by 80% (from a 2019 baseline) by 2030, leading to Net Zero by 2048.

1. Transition to renewable energy and low-carbon logistics.

2. Circular waste management to minimise landfill impact.

3. Adoption of responsible chemical use in textile processing.

4. Water stewardship and water-positive goals in high-stress regions.

5. Launch of ecosystem regeneration projects including reforestation and biodiversity restoration.

Lives: Building resilient lives

MAS recognises that environmental progress must go hand-in-hand with social responsibility.

Fair Care Responsibility to advance gender equity and women’s empowerment across the company.

Employee well-being through safe workplaces, mental health support and living wages.

Emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in recruitment, leadership and culture.

Community engagement to build local resilience against climate-related risks.

The Plan for Change 2030 is more than an internal framework-it’s a call to action for the global apparel industry to prioritise ethics, equity and environmental restoration.

MAS Holdings Co-Founder and Chairman Mahesh Amalean underlined the company’s broader mission: ‘We’re not just reducing our footprint. We’re creating a future where our products, people and planet thrive in balance.’

With clear targets and transparent

strategies, MAS Holdings is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable fashion, driving change not just in what we wear-but we live, produce and protect our shared planet.

Investing in local community infrastructure, education, disaster preparedness and adaptation strategies to help vulnerable populations cope with the impacts of climate change. MAS collaborates with NGOs and local governments to drive meaningful and measurable change.

Each of these is interconnected, forming a comprehensive strategy that acknowledges the complexity of today’s global sustainability challenges. MAS Holdings’ Plan for Change 2030 represents not only an internal transformation but also a call to the entire apparel industry to reimagine its role in building a sustainable just and regenerative future.

IPS calls for shift from cyclical rebound to structural growth

Sri Lanka must now convert its cyclical post-crisis rebound into a structurally driven growth process, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said yesterday, warning that the country’s recovery will hinge on deeper productivity and efficiency gains as external uncertainties persist.

Releasing its annual Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2025 report, the IPS said GDP growth of 4.9% in the first half of 2025 reflected the outcomes of a steady and predictable policy environment. However, it noted that sustaining this momentum would depend on structural reforms, particularly in land and labour markets, and greater openness to trade and investment to improve resource allocation.

‘At this mid-point of Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery, a critical question is what the source of such productivity gains will be. Reforms to tackle rigidities in land and labour markets or opening up to trade and investment help to improve resource allocation and lift productivity,’ the IPS said in a statement.

The report said technology infusion and digitalisation could accelerate productivity gains while broader institutional and policy reforms take effect. It highlighted the challenge for policymakers in balancing long-term reform goals with short-term social and economic demands, especially in an economy still recovering from crisis conditions.

National computer literacy remains low at 39%, with sharp disparities such as 17.9% in the estate sector. Yet IPS said the digital economy offers an opportunity to narrow social and regional inequalities if supported by investments in digital access for underprivileged schools, affordable services, and digital literacy programs.

The report cited that 42% of adults in the poorest 40% of households already use digital payments, a trend that could strengthen e-commerce growth and modernise transport and public service delivery. Extending digital tools to agriculture could also reduce costs, improve traceability, and enhance competitiveness in export markets amid global trade uncertainties.

‘It bodes well to develop Sri Lanka’s growing e-commerce sector or to improve safety and convenience of the country’s public transport system. Widespread access and scalability through digital channels on extension services can help farmers. In an environment of global trade uncertainties, lowering the costs of doing trade and enhancing export competitiveness through product traceability to meet new regulations in the global market will be distinct advantages,’ IPS said.

IPS said embedding such productivity-enhancing technologies into Sri Lanka’s economic model would not only raise efficiency but also support the Government’s objectives for stable and sustained long-term growth as the country prepares to resume its external debt service obligations.

AKD orders full use of development funds

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed public officials to ensure that all financial allocations for 2025 development projects are fully utilised, warning that returning unspent funds to the Treasury undermines progress and leads to wasteful repetition of incomplete projects.

Speaking at the Special District Coordination Committee (DCC) meeting in Ratnapura, the President said public officials play a crucial role as intermediaries in ensuring that public spending translates into tangible development outcomes for citizens.

‘The funds allocated for this year’s development projects must be completely utilised. Failing to do so will not only hinder development but also result in wastage of funds,’ the President told State officials.

He added that repeatedly allocating money to unfinished projects prevents the launch of new initiatives and weakens the efficiency of Government spending.

President Disanayake criticised past practices where Government projects were launched without feasibility studies or long-term maintenance plans, noting that such expenditure had become a recurring burden on the State.

He cited the Hambantota SAARC Cultural Centre and the Anuradhapura Auditorium as examples of facilities now difficult to maintain due to the absence of responsible managing institutions.

The President said that many Government-built structures, such as tourist bungalows, inns, and public markets, remain unused or neglected, and suggested that private-sector management would be a more practical approach to ensure their sustainability.

During the meeting, the President also discussed flood and landslide risks in the Ratnapura District and agreed to allocate funds in the upcoming Budget to conduct a new feasibility study for a flood prevention project on the Kalu Ganga tributaries, noting that no such study has been carried out since 2014.

Save Mandaitivu: Call to protect SL’s blue carbon treasure

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society is calling on the Government to block the Sri Lanka Cricket Board’s plan to construct an international cricket stadium complex on Mandaitivu Island in Jaffna as it has raised serious environmental and planning concerns. The proposed 52-acre development would include indoor stadiums, sports facilities, apartments, hotels, and parking but at significant ecological cost.

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society’s statement is as follows:

Mandaitivu is irreplaceable

Jaffna, with less than 5% forest cover, relies heavily on its coastal vegetation, including over 50% mangroves, to balance carbon emissions, provide essential green spaces, and offer places of solace and celebration for its local community. The island supports seven true mangrove species and seven seagrass species, creating an integrated habitat that directly sustains fish species of commercial value and attracts numerous migratory birds. These ecosystems aren’t just scenically valuable but they’re economic engines supporting the fisheries industry and have immense potential for sustainable tourism initiatives. The island is deeply woven into Jaffna’s social fabric, offering breathtaking sunset views and serving as a cultural and economic anchor for the community.

The diverse mangroves, particularly the Rhizophora mucronata fringes, and salt marshes (both succulent and grass dominant type) form a critical protective barrier safeguarding Jaffna from coastal erosion, while silently binding sediments, storing carbon, and providing habitat for a vast array of animals and migratory birds. These ecosystems have served for years as a living laboratory for Jaffna University, nurturing scientific research and bright minds.

The site’s ecological importance is officially recognised. Northern Province Strategic Environment Assessment plan recognised this area to be protected for social and ecosystem welbeing. Mandaitivu has been declared a forest reserve, and the Greater Jaffna Development Plan 2024-2034 (developed by the Urban Development Authority) designates this location as a ‘High Sensitive Zone’ where development should be minimised. The Government’s own Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment recommends nature-based tourism activities like snorkelling for these islands and not large-scale infrastructure construction.

Mandaitivu is not just an island; it is the heart of Jaffna’s proud heritage, identity, and culture, shaped by its wealth of natural resources including biodiversity.

The safety concern

Beyond ecology, there are critical safety issues to be considered. Between 1980 and 2019, South Velanai divisional secretariat (which includes Mandaitivu) experienced 12 major flood events, the second highest in Northern Province. The 2012 floods affected 40,000 people; the 2017 floods impacted 35,000 residents. The area also faces extreme vulnerability to storm surges and falls within Sri Lanka’s highest wind loading zone, experiencing wind speeds of 49-54 m/s. Climate projections indicate temperature increases of 1.7-2.0°C by 2050, with increasing and erratic rainfall intensity. Building a major sports complex in such a disaster-prone location contradicts basic safety planning.

Sri Lanka’s global commitments and our reality

Sri Lanka co-champions the Commonwealth’s Mangrove Ecosystem and Livelihood Action Group and received the UN Decade of Restoration Flagship Award for mangroves. The nation led the declaration of World Seagrass Day at the UN General Assembly. Our national policy states: ‘Mangroves are of incomparable value.’

Yet this project would require massive land filling of saltmarshes and mangroves, triggering environmental damage through quarrying and sand mining elsewhere. It directly contradicts Sri Lanka’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and Net Zero commitments, which specifically integrate blue carbon ecosystems as climate solutions.

Also, this is not the time to further destroy our blue carbon ecosystems. At this moment, Sri Lanka is under a trade ban to export blue swimmer crab to the USA. Sri Lanka does not require further trade bans in future, and we need to be aware that the world is united to protect blue carbon ecosystems as they are one solution to global climate change

What we’re asking

Jaffna deserves an international cricket stadium. The region has tremendous potential, and cricket unites Sri Lanka with the rest of the world. However, this specific location is fundamentally incompatible with large-scale infrastructure development as already recognised by the national plans themselves.

We call on authorities to answer:

Why was Mandaitivu, an island of immense economic, social, and ecological importance, chosen for this development?

How does this align with the Greater Jaffna Development Plan?

Why wasn’t an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted?

Who consulted the local communities to understand their profound attachment to this land?

Why were alternative locations not evaluated?

Which international cricket team would want to play in a stadium built upon the destruction of not one, but all three critical blue carbon ecosystems: seagrass, saltmarsh, and mangroves?

What about the devastating impacts of land conversion, disturbances to ecological processes and influx of freshwater discharge on the sensitive coastal ecosystems?

Why are the Ministry of Environment’s Blue Carbon Task Force and Coast Conservation Department silent?

Local communities and subject experts deserve consultation on a project that affects their homelands, livelihoods and heritage.

We urge the government to identify a sustainable alternative location that allows Jaffna to have its stadium while preserving Mandaitivu’s irreplaceable ecosystem services for current and future generations.

Migrant remittances rise to $ 695.7 m in Sept.

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced that Sri Lanka’s foreign employment sector has recorded a significant increase with migrant remittances reaching $ 695.7 million in September 2025.

Citing statistics from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the SLBFE states that it is a year-on-year increase of $ 140.1 million, compared to $ 555.6 million recorded in September 2024.

During the first nine months of 2025, the country received a total of $ 5,811.2 million in remittances, reflecting a 16.65% growth from $ 4,843.9 million during the same period last year.

The SLBFE noted that foreign employment continues to serve as a key pillar of Sri Lanka’s economy, making a direct contribution to strengthening national foreign reserves. The Government, in collaboration with the SLBFE and other stakeholders, has taken significant steps at the diplomatic level to promote new overseas employment opportunities through a fair and efficient system.

A streamlined recruitment process has been introduced for job placements in Israel, Japan, and South Korea, while strict mechanisms are in place to curb fraudulent recruitment practices and safeguard the welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers.

As the SLBFE celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, it continues to support the country’s economic stability and the welfare of the Sri Lankan expatriate community, working closely with licensed foreign employment agencies and international partners.

The Bureau expects migrant remittances to surpass $ 7 billion by the end of 2025, with an estimated 300,000 Sri Lankans projected to take up foreign employment this year.

Descent of Sri Lanka’s public sector

Representing a dismal assessment, the World Bank in its recent Sri Lanka Public Finance Review report had observed that the island’s public sector employees earn less than their peers in the private sector as well as counterparts in comparable economies. Furthermore, as per the report, the public sector workforce is higher than that of similar countries and the Bank had opined the bloated workforce needs to be trimmed gradually through proper planning and well-targeted attrition strategies.

Sri Lanka perhaps had one of the finest and impressive public/civil services in the Asian region during the bygone era. Sadly, the deterioration and decay of the country’s public sector is quite gut-wrenching apart from being distressing. Even career Central Bank officials, a minority of semi-government employees who enjoy highly lucrative remuneration benefits, have been disgraced for their unprofessional and unworthy conducts in certain instances. Prominent special grade Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) officers have been jailed and remanded quite regularly by the courts in the recent past, reflecting the considerable erosion of the nation’s public service.

The descent of the public service began with the abolition of the Ceylon Civil Service (CCS), which was the premier public service under British colonial rule and during the early post-independence era, in 1963. Modelled after the British Civil Service, the CCS was known for its high standards and professionalism. Impressive and erudite CCS officers like Ronnie de Mel, Bradman Weerakoon, and Nissanka Wijeyeratne were considered as colossal figures, and none of the contemporary SLAS officers can come even close to their grace and stature. The examination to join the CCS was considered extremely tough and rigorous, with only a small number of candidates chosen from a very large pool of applicants. The prestigious service attracted aspirants hailing from respectable family backgrounds who were educated from the best schools in the country.

In contrast, the SLAS – the successor to the CCS – is quite broad, with about over 2,500 officials, and the service is manned by individuals from the middle class with even top SLAS officials not having the capacity to converse in English language. Today, the public service is no longer perceived as a career path by the ambitious and academically brightest young individuals in the country. At the time of gaining independence, there were quite a number of educated Tamils holding prominent positions in State organisations. However, with the Governments in the South exercising racial prejudice against the minority community systematically over the years in addition to the escalation of the civil war, many of them left the shores, thus, contributing towards the degeneration of the public service.

According to the World Bank publication, in cumulative real terms, average public sector wages and pensions decreased by 33% and 26% from 2020 to 2023. The international development agency also states that government wages are least competitive for highly skilled workers, as they earn 8% to 22% less than private sector peers. Such gross under remuneration contributes towards apathy and dissatisfaction among government employees, resulting in low productivity.

Due to the fiscal constraints, the Government’s ability to spend on the training and development needs of workers has been severely constrained. On the other hand, top companies in the private sector place a special emphasis on the capacity development of junior and middle-level employees to foster their career progression. Although individuals in the private sector can progress through the career ladder rapidly, employees in departments and statutory boards have to spend a considerable amount of time to gain promotions, which further aggravates their frustration.

Going forward, policymakers should strive to develop a leaner and meaner public service through meticulous human resources planning. A smaller public sector with excellent financial and non-financial benefits which attracts competent and talented individuals would boost the progress of the nation.

Descent of Sri Lanka’s public sector

Representing a dismal assessment, the World Bank in its recent Sri Lanka Public Finance Review report had observed that the island’s public sector employees earn less than their peers in the private sector as well as counterparts in comparable economies. Furthermore, as per the report, the public sector workforce is higher than that of similar countries and the Bank had opined the bloated workforce needs to be trimmed gradually through proper planning and well-targeted attrition strategies.

Sri Lanka perhaps had one of the finest and impressive public/civil services in the Asian region during the bygone era. Sadly, the deterioration and decay of the country’s public sector is quite gut-wrenching apart from being distressing. Even career Central Bank officials, a minority of semi-government employees who enjoy highly lucrative remuneration benefits, have been disgraced for their unprofessional and unworthy conducts in certain instances. Prominent special grade Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) officers have been jailed and remanded quite regularly by the courts in the recent past, reflecting the considerable erosion of the nation’s public service.

The descent of the public service began with the abolition of the Ceylon Civil Service (CCS), which was the premier public service under British colonial rule and during the early post-independence era, in 1963. Modelled after the British Civil Service, the CCS was known for its high standards and professionalism. Impressive and erudite CCS officers like Ronnie de Mel, Bradman Weerakoon, and Nissanka Wijeyeratne were considered as colossal figures, and none of the contemporary SLAS officers can come even close to their grace and stature. The examination to join the CCS was considered extremely tough and rigorous, with only a small number of candidates chosen from a very large pool of applicants. The prestigious service attracted aspirants hailing from respectable family backgrounds who were educated from the best schools in the country.

In contrast, the SLAS – the successor to the CCS – is quite broad, with about over 2,500 officials, and the service is manned by individuals from the middle class with even top SLAS officials not having the capacity to converse in English language. Today, the public service is no longer perceived as a career path by the ambitious and academically brightest young individuals in the country. At the time of gaining independence, there were quite a number of educated Tamils holding prominent positions in State organisations. However, with the Governments in the South exercising racial prejudice against the minority community systematically over the years in addition to the escalation of the civil war, many of them left the shores, thus, contributing towards the degeneration of the public service.

According to the World Bank publication, in cumulative real terms, average public sector wages and pensions decreased by 33% and 26% from 2020 to 2023. The international development agency also states that government wages are least competitive for highly skilled workers, as they earn 8% to 22% less than private sector peers. Such gross under remuneration contributes towards apathy and dissatisfaction among government employees, resulting in low productivity.

Due to the fiscal constraints, the Government’s ability to spend on the training and development needs of workers has been severely constrained. On the other hand, top companies in the private sector place a special emphasis on the capacity development of junior and middle-level employees to foster their career progression. Although individuals in the private sector can progress through the career ladder rapidly, employees in departments and statutory boards have to spend a considerable amount of time to gain promotions, which further aggravates their frustration.

Going forward, policymakers should strive to develop a leaner and meaner public service through meticulous human resources planning. A smaller public sector with excellent financial and non-financial benefits which attracts competent and talented individuals would boost the progress of the nation.

England Women’s Cricket Team champion girls’ sport in Sri Lanka

The England Women’s Cricket Team joined young girls from 12 districts on Sunday, 12 October for an outreach event at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The program organised by Child Action Lanka and the British High Commission showcased the transformative power of sport to empower girls and strengthen communities whilst highlighting the enduring ties between the UK and Sri Lanka.

The England Women’s cricket squad spent time with the girls from while they were in Sri Lanka for their fixtures in the Women’s Cricket World Cup currently being held in India and Sri Lanka. During the program, England players spent time with girls from Child Action Lanka’s island-wide network through net sessions and mini-games, sharing skills, stories and encouragement. The event underscored the UK’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in sport whilst showcasing Child Action Lanka’s vital work creating opportunities for vulnerable children across Sri Lanka.

England Women’s Team Danni Wyatt-Hodge said: ‘We’re delighted to be in Sri Lanka not just to compete, but to connect with young people who share our passion for cricket.

Sport has the power to give every girl the confidence to dream big, and we hope today shows that those dreams are absolutely within reach.’

Child Action Lanka Founder and Director Debbie Edirisinghe said: ‘We are thrilled to welcome the England Women’s Cricket Team to meet our girls. Sport is such a powerful tool for building confidence and life skills in vulnerable young people. This event demonstrates how cricket can bring communities together and inspire our girls to believe in their potential, both on and off the field.’

The program supports the launch of Child Action Lanka’s ‘She Plays’ project, which will enable young girls from rural Sri Lanka to pursue their athletic dreams through access to training and support, empowering them to grow in confidence, skill and ambition.

The outreach event reinforces the UK and Sri Lanka’s shared commitment to promoting women’s sport and ensuring every girl has the opportunity to participate and succeed, regardless of background or circumstances.

Sri Lanka Esports highlights nation’s presence at NGSC during ENC launch

Sri Lanka Esports was represented at the New Global Sport Conference (NGSC) 2025 in Riyadh by its President, Raveen Wijayatilake, where the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) was officially announced, marking a landmark moment for the future of Esports globally.

The NGSC brought together global leaders in sport, gaming and Esports to discuss the future of competition and collaboration. The reveal of the Esports Nations Cup introduced a recurring nation-versus-nation tournament where players will represent their countries on the world stage, elevating Esports to new heights of recognition and legitimacy. The first edition of the tournament will take place in 2026, creating an opportunity for countries such as Sri Lanka to showcase their best Esports athletes at the highest level of competition.

‘Being present at NGSC for the announcement of the Esports Nations Cup was a powerful reminder that Esports is no longer a niche pursuit, but a global movement. For Sri Lanka, this means that our players will have the opportunity to compete under their national flag, to gain international exposure and to inspire the next generation of Esports athletes,’ said Sri Lanka Esports Association (SLESA) President Raveen Wijayatilake.

The presence of Sri Lanka in conversations of this scale underscores the nation’s growing stature within the global Esports community. With Esports now recognised as an official sport locally, SLESA is committed to building pathways for Sri Lankan athletes to take part in international events, while continuing to nurture grassroots growth at home.

Dialog Axiata is the sponsor of the National Esports, Cricket, Volleyball and Netball teams. Dialog is also the primary sponsor of the Sri Lanka Golf Open and Paralympic sports by powering the National Para Games, and the Sri Lankan contingent to the World Paralympic Games. Further, in line with its commitment towards powering the champions of tomorrow, the company continues to power the National Junior and Senior Netball tourneys and School Rugby. Gamer.LK, video games and Esports company, serves as the Strategic Partner for SLESA.