Singer sponsorship for Arjuna's bat (27 May 1999)
In a gesture that calls for Sri Lankans to stand firmly behind the team bating it out in England, Singer Sri Lanka announced the sponsorship of the bat used by the cricket world's most senior captain, Arjuna Ranatunga
27-May-1999
27 May 1999
Singer sponsorship for Arjuna's bat
The Daily News
In a gesture that calls for Sri Lankans to stand firmly behind the
team bating it out in England, Singer Sri Lanka announced the
sponsorship of the bat used by the cricket world's most senior
captain, Arjuna Ranatunga. Confirming the sponsorship as Sri Lanka is
facing World Cup '99 defending the title won amidst sweat and glory
back in 1996, Singer Sri Lanka says that it carries all the good
wishes of every Sri Lankan for the team to bring the cup back home.
Singer Sri Lanka has always been firmly behind Sri Lankan cricket -
the Company sponsors the Sri Lanka cricket team. According to company
sources, Singer's sponsorship is considered one of the highest to be
undertaken by a Sri Lankan company. "As a Sri Lankan company, we are
proud to be associated with our team in every possible way -
sponsoring Arjuna's bat is a significant gesture that confirms our
commitment to cricket in Sri Lanka", says a Company spokesman.
"We have to rally around Arjuna and the Team doing their bit at the
World Cup 99" he adds," the atmosphere in England is no doubt very
competitive and our boys are facing strong teams. Whatever the
outcome is, we believe that as Lankans, we must support the Lankan
cricketers. They definitely need to know that all of us are behind
them and wish them the very best - we know there can be ups and downs
but as defending World Cup champs, we can stand up to it and win."
The sponsorship was agreed before Sri Lanka recorded the first World
Cup victory against Zimbabwe - yet another Singer reinforcement
towards encouraging the team towards victory, confirm company
sources.
Company sources reiterate that as sponsors of the national team,
Singer believes in rallying every Lankan to a cause that put Sri
Lanka on the map as winners of the World Cup in 1996 - Singer has
already announced many activities that celebrate the participation of
Sri Lanka in World Cup 1999 as defending champions.
Among these was Singer's association with the World Cup anthem
launched by the Gypsies before the team departed for England.
"Cricket Surayo", fulfilled its goal in encouraging the World Cup
champions when it was played simultaneously by all radio stations.
Cricket Surayo was the first time that an anthem was launched to spur
the Lankan team to victory" says a Company spokesman, "And the fact
that it has received a good response from the cricket fans is
evident." Singer is also giving out a limited number of Cricket
Surayo cassettes free with every purchase of a Singer audio system
during the World Cup '99.
Singer is also offering World Cup specials on products every customer
who purchases a Singer TV set until 15th June, will be entitled to a
VCR free when Sri Lanka brings the Cup back home. Singer is also
offering special reduced prices on refrigerators. There is a special
offer on Whirlpool products as well. In fact, any purchase of over
Rs. 990 from a Singer outlet entitles a customer to special World Cup
cricket memorabilia, Singer sources confirm.
Sponsors of the national cricket team since 1995, Singer has been
behind the team from the days before the team became world champions
in 1996.
"Singer's commitment is to cricket in Sri Lanka - our contribution is
towards developing and nurturing cricket at every level. We are
closely associated with developing cricket at a district and school
level too" , points out a Company spokesman.
Source :: Daily News (https://www.lanka.net)