SLT-MOBITEL Games celebrate athletics championship for unity

As part of the inaugural SLT-MOBITEL Games 2026, the SLT-MOBITEL Athletics Championships 2026 took place on June 20 at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo. 

According to the organisers, the SLT-MOBITEL Games ushered in one of the company’s flagship employee engagement initiatives, designed to unite teams through sport and a shared purpose, celebrating unity, teamwork and healthy competition.

The athletics championships featured the ceremonial flag hoisting, welcome addresses by senior leadership, symbolic activities including the release of balloons and lighting of the Olympic lamp and a full programme of athletics competitions, culminating in the award ceremony in the evening.

After the completion of the track and field events, other major games including badminton, cricket, football, swimming, volleyball, chess, carom and netball will take place in the weeks ahead as part of the wider SLTMOBITEL Games 2026 calendar. 

The SLT-MOBITEL Sports Council 2026/27, comprising representatives from SLT and Mobitel, coordinated the SLT-MOBITEL Athletics Championships to ensure smooth organisation. The Council also reinforced SLTMOBITEL’s commitment to employee pride and participation, encouraging involvement and backing sports associations throughout the Group.

An organising committee official said SLT-MOBITEL firmly believes that its people are the company’s greatest strength and the Games 2026 mirrored the vision of connecting and enriching lives, providing employees from all teams and backgrounds with the chance to unite as one family.