Swisstek Strengthens Community Impact with Vidyartha Rugby Development Camp at Mahiyanganaya

Swisstek Strengthens Community Impact with Vidyartha Rugby Development Camp at Mahiyanganaya

Empowering the Next Generation through Sport and Community Engagement

Swisstek Ceylon PLC, Sri Lanka’s trusted name in fixing, finishing, and beautification in the construction industry, extended its impactful partnership with Vidyartha College Rugby by organizing the inaugural “Swisstek Perfect Spark Mentoring Camp” – a grassroots rugby development initiative recently at the Mahiyangana Public Ground.

Swisstek is renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, staying true to its brand promise: “For the Perfect Finish.” Acknowledging that its success is deeply rooted in the support of the community it serves, Swisstek believes it is time to give back to those who have played a vital role in its journey to industry leadership. In keeping with its pursuit of perfection, the company recognizes that building a truly ‘perfect’ society begins with empowering the next generation. To this end, Swisstek views sport as a powerful platform to instill resilience, discipline, and teamwork—shaping young minds into well-rounded individuals and tomorrow’s leaders.

As part of this community-focused initiative, the entire Vidyartha College rugby team, along with their coaching staff, conducted a comprehensive training camp for students from five regional schools: B/ Dehigolla Maha Vidyalaya, B/ Mahiyangana National School, Dambarawa Maha Vidyalaya, Haddaththawa Secondary School, and Orubendiwewa Secondary School. Renowned coach Nilfer Ibrahim, together with the Vidyartha College coaching team, provided technical guidance. The Vidyartha players themselves also actively participated, generously sharing their knowledge and experience with over 100 young athletes and their coaches, fostering a strong sense of brotherhood and camaraderie across schools.

Coach Nilfer Ibrahim commented and said, “We were truly excited to be part of this initiative and to share our knowledge with the young players from Mahiyanganaya and surrounding areas. We’re grateful for the opportunity to train these students—even in just one day, we felt we were able to make a small but meaningful impact in their lives. Seeing their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn was truly inspiring.”

Understanding the challenges schools often face in accessing essential resources, Swisstek provided participating schools with much-needed rugby equipment, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing young talent and using sport as a tool to develop disciplined, well-rounded individuals. This initiative is a reflection of Swisstek’s ongoing partnership with Vidyartha College—driven not by sponsorship alone, but by a shared vision of creating meaningful social impact.

Commenting on the initiative, Daminda Perera, CEO of Swisstek Ceylon PLC, stated, “This project demonstrates our commitment to acting as more than just a sponsor. Our goal is to make a meaningful impact—not only in the journey of Vidyartha Rugby but also in the lives of other young athletes with big dreams. Through initiatives like these, Swisstek continues to uphold its brand promise, ‘For the Perfect Finish,’ not just in the spaces we transform but in shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s youth through purposeful collaborations. This is not a one-off initiative, but the first of many. Together with Vidyartha College, we are committed to supporting school sports across the country—expanding our efforts beyond rugby to include cricket, volleyball, and other disciplines.”