Witnessing a participation of over 650 aspiring cyclists, the Nestlé Nestomalt Cycling Challenge 2023 concluded successfully on the 24th of September at the Viharamahadevi park.
The much-awaited fixture sponsored by Nestlé Nestomalt, was organized by the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka under the guidance of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. Staying true to its’ promise of ‘powering progress’ by inspiring Sri Lankans to lead a healthy active lifestyle, the ‘Good food, Good life’ company’s flagship brand sponsored the Cycling Challenge for the third consecutive year.
Photo Caption: Winners of the Elite Women (Racing) with the presentation party (from left to right): Mr. Manjula Narangoda, Head of National Sales Operations, Nestle Lanka, Mr. Stefan Bernhard - Managing Director, Nestlé Lanka, Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva, President – Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka, Mr. Ruwan Welikala, Director - Dairy, Nestlé Lanka, Mr. Nalin Adhikariarachchi, Secretary Sri Lanka Cycling Federation, Inspector Suraj Abeysekara, Kurunduwatte Police Station
“Nestlé Nestomalt, Sri Lankas’ iconic first cup has been energizing Sri Lankans for over 60 years through various initiatives and platforms. The Nestlé Nestomalt Cycling Challenge is one such example. We are pleased to collaborate with the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka under the guidance of Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs yet again to provide a platform for our talented cyclists to showcase their skills, uplift their professional cycling careers and ultimately encourage all Sri Lankans to lead an active lifestyle". said Ruwan Welikala, Nestlé Lanka's Director – Dairy.
Photo Caption: Participants racing at Nestlé Nestomalt Cycling Challenge 2023
Photo Caption: Participants racing at Nestlé Nestomalt Cycling Challenge 2023
Given its’ endeavour to strengthen professional cycling in Sri Lanka, the Nestlé Nestomalt Cycling Challenge has gained a steady following since its inception three years ago. Amidst the cheer of enthusiastic spectators, eight races took place in designated tracks around the Viharamahadevi park.
ResultsJunior Men (Racing)
- S. S. H. Make
- M. A. H. S. Samaraweera
- M. D. D. Perera
School Men (Standard)
- G. K. Hiruna Sanjana
- I. B. Pawansiri De Silva
- S. A. Deshan De Silva
School Women (Standard)
- Januja Sumudunee
- H. S. Sewwandi
- Medhanika Rajapakse
Under 23 Men (Racing)
- A. P. D. S. Perera
- Kalpa Rasanjana
- Chamath Abisheka
Elite Men (Racing)
- A. Hettiarachchi
- H. W. M. Sandaruwan Pinto
- Janaka Hemantha
Elite Women (Racing)
- M. Fernando
- S. Priyadarshani
- W. A. A. Sadamini
Open Men (Standard)
- U. S. S. Fernando
- T. Madushan
- D. K. S. V. Fernando
Over 50 Master (Racing)
- L. S. De Silva
- M. M. Mohideen
- S. H. Kamal Palitha
Featured Photo Caption : Winners of the Elite Men (Racing) with the presentation party (from left to right): Mr. Ruwan Welikala, Director - Dairy, Nestlé Lanka, Mr. Bandula Egodage, Vice President – Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, Nestlé Lanka, Mr. Stefan Bernhard - Managing Director, Nestlé Lanka, Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva, President – Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka, Mr. Thilan Prasanna, Head of National Key Accounts, Nestle Lanka, Mr. Nalin Adhikariarachchi, Secretary Sri Lanka Cycling Federation