“Champions of the tournament : Haleys Fenton team with their trophies” 

The first-ever Hira–Mackie Champions Trophy 2025 was successfully held on August 30th at the Thurstan College Grounds, bringing together over 150 professionals from Sri Lanka’s Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, (MEP) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Civil Engineering sectors.

Organized with the objective of strengthening industry resilience, networking, and wellbeing, the event marked the beginning of what is set to become an annual sporting tradition for the sector.

The tournament featured 16 corporate teams, with Hayleys Fentons and Tudawe Brothers making it to the grand finals. In an exciting match, Hayleys Fentons secured the championship title, scoring 110 for 3 wickets, while Tudawe Brothers concluded their innings at 68 for 6 wickets.

Special awards were presented to recognize outstanding performances, including:

● DYNAIR Bowling Star – Y.R.C. Adikaram, Hayleys Fentons Limited

● Diamond Walraven Batting Star – P.N.C. Rathnasiri, Tudawe Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd

● CW Mackie Game Changer – A.R.M.D.S. Wijesinghe, Hayleys Fentons Limited

● Aerofoam Cheering Champions – Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd & Kent Engineers (Pvt) Ltd

The event was graced by Mr. Ravi Wadhwani – Director Global Sales and Ms. Medina Mathew – Global Marketing Manager, underscoring the significance of the Hira Group and CW Mackie partnership in strengthening the local construction industry.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ruchira Walpita, Country Manager Sri Lanka and Maldives of Hira Industries, said:

“The Hira–Mackie Champions Trophy is more than just a cricket tournament. It is about bringing together professionals from across the industry to build camaraderie, resilience, and wellbeing. We are proud to partner with CW Mackie in creating a platform that unites the sector beyond the workspace. This is only the beginning of a tradition we plan to continue annually.”

C.W. Mackie PLC, the exclusive partner for Hira Group products in Sri Lanka, with a centrally located warehouse in Colombo and a network of over 300 sub-distributors, underscored the strength and reach of its collaboration with Hira through this landmark event.

Founded in 1980, the Hira Group has grown into a global leader in the HVAC, MEP, and construction supply sectors, with a presence across the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. Its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer trust continues to shape the future of the building industry worldwide.