The prestigious annual Team Championship attracted a remarkable grouping of corporate talents from across the nation as the event proved to be a spectacular showcase of badminton prowess, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.
A whopping 50 corporations, represented by a staggering 189 teams, made this championship one of the largest and most fiercely contested corporate badminton tournaments to date.
With a total of 1,800 plus entries, the event highlighted the expanding interest and enthusiasm for badminton among professionals.
In a thrilling climax to the championship, the top five corporate teams distinguished themselves on the court, with each displaying remarkable skills and resilience.
Ultimately, it was HNB (Hatton National Bank) with 206 points won the title with a marginal 9 points ahead of Hayleys with 197 points who finished second, while Seylan Bank came 3rd, followed by MAS at fourth place and Commercial Bank at 5th place.
The awards presentation was decorated by the chief Guest Mr. Shevan Daniel, Group Director, Capital Maharaja & the guest of honour Mr. Thilina Wewalpanawa along with the President Mercantile Badminton Association Mr. Roshan Fernando.
The winners were not only presented with trophies and medals but also earned the admiration of their peers and fans for their exemplary sportsmanship and dedication to the sport.
This Championship celebrated more than just athleticism; it showcased the values of teamwork, discipline, and the competitive spirit that drive the corporate world.
The 39th MBA Team Championship 2023 was not only a battleground for badminton enthusiasts but also a platform for networking, fostering solidarity among corporate teams, and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Champions and Runners-up
Official Results
Men’s A Division
Champions: MAS
Runner-up: Haylers
Men’s B Division
Champions: IFS
Runner-up: HDDEx
Men’s C Division
Champions: Expo Lanka
Runner-up: Commercial Bank
Men’s D Division
Champions: DPMC 1
Runner-up: Airport Aviation 4
Men’s E Division
Champions: Eagle Logistics
Runner-up: NTB
Men’s F-1 Division
Champions: HSBC 7
Runner-up: SCB
Men’s F 2 Division
Champions: LOLC 1
Runner-up: NESTLE 1
Men’s G 1 Division
Champions: Hemas Pharmaceuticals
Runner-up: MAS 6
Men’s G 2 Division
Champions 3: DH International
Runner-up: HSBC 1
Men’s H 1 Division
Champions: SDB 1
Runner-up: DFCC 4
Men’s H 2 Division
Champions: SYSCO LABS 1
Runner-up: Hemas 5
Men’s H 3 Division
Champions: Astron 1
Runner-up: Peoples Leasing 3
Men’s – Masters
Champions: H N B 11
Runner-up: SriLankan 2
Men’s – Veterans A Division
Champions: Eagle Logistics
Runner-up: Commercial Bank
Men’s – Veterans B Division
Champions: Dialog 1
Runner-up: HNB 6
Men’s – Veterans C-1 Division
Champions: Sampath Bank 3
Runner-up: Astron 2
Men’s – Veterans C-2 Division
Champions: Douglas 2
Runner-up: Douglas 2
Men’s – Veterans C3 Division
Champions: Hayleys 3
Runner-up: HSBC 3
WOMEN’S
Women’s A Division
Champions: Seylan Bank
Runner-up: MAS
Women’s B Division
Champions: MCLarans
Runner-up: Hayleys
Women’s C Division
Champions: Sampath Bank
Runner-up: HSBC
Women’s D Division
Champions: JKH 3
Runner-up: DPMC 2
Women’s E 1 Division
Champions: HEMAS 2
Runner-up: LOLC 3
Women’s E 2 Division
Champions: IFS 3
Runner-up: Commercial Bank 7
Women’s Veterans/over 35 Division
Champions: HNB 8
Runner-up: HSBC 5
MIXED OPEN
Mixed A Division
Champions: MAS 3
Runner-up: Hayleys 11
Mixed B Division
Champions: Hayleys 4
Runner-up: Mclarans 6
Mixed C Division
Champions: Commercial Bank 4
Runner-up: IFS 5
Mixed D-1 Division
Champions: SCB
Runner-up: Aviation
Mixed D 2 Division
Champions: DPMC
Runner-up: DFCC 1
Mixed E Division
Champions: CDB
Runner-up: Expo Lanka
Mixed F Division
Champions: Hemas 4
Runner-up: HNB 12
Mixed G Division
Champions: 99 X 3
Runner-up: Willey Global