The Mercantile Hockey Association successfully held its 69th AGM at the Burgher Recreation Club with the participation of esteemed officials, representatives from affiliated clubs, and distinguished guests.
Vengadasalam Balagobi from Deloitte was re-elected as the President for the third consecutive term, continuing his leadership in advancing the sport within the mercantile sector.
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In other key appointments, Yogendran Suganthan of Sampath Bank PLC was elected as the Secretary, while Mohamed Hanas, the former Secretary from Singer Sri Lanka PLC, was appointed as a Vice President. The other Vice Presidents elected for the term include Christopher Tissera (Ex-Allianz), Ajith De Silva (Brown & Company PLC), Chandana Weragama (Sampath Bank PLC), and Sumith Jayasena (Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC).
Sameera Ushantha from Sampath Bank PLC was re-elected as the Treasurer, continuing his role in managing the association’s finances. Additionally, Vishwa Prabhath from Brown & Company PLC was elected as the Assistant Secretary, while Deepike Kariyawasam of Hayleys PLC retained the position of Assistant Treasurer.
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The AGM also saw the nomination of Juragan Majid from Expo Ceylon Pharmaceuticals as a Vice Patron, alongside other notable Vice Patrons, including Deva Ellepola from Bartleets Religare Securities, Tharaka Ranwala from Sampath Bank PLC, Ramesh Schaffter from Janashakthi Insurance PLC, Manjula Wijemanne from Comvey Group (Pvt.) Ltd., Iqram Cuttilan from Aitken Spence, and Kumar De Silva from Ex-GSK.
The event was graced by Dr. Rohitha Silva, Patron of the MHA from Idac (Pvt.) Ltd., along with representatives from affiliated clubs, reinforcing the association’s commitment to the development of hockey in Sri Lanka.
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Established on 31st March 1957, the MHA has a rich legacy in Sri Lankan hockey, conducting four major tournaments annually—the Mercantile Hockey League Tournament, the Knockout Tournament, the 9-a-side Tournament, and the prestigious 7-a-side Tournament, recognized as the oldest of its kind in Sri Lanka. The MHA hockey team also competes annually in the Sri Lanka Hockey Nationals in both Junior and Senior categories, with both teams emerging as runners-up in those tournaments last year.
President Vengadasalam Balagobi emphasized, “Our goal is to build on our strong foundation and further elevate mercantile hockey by fostering talent, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring the sport’s continued growth and success in Sri Lanka.”
