Black Knight, a prominent personal care brand under the ICL Brands (Pvt) Ltd. umbrella, has officially declared its role as the Title Sponsor of the Ella Archers franchise in anticipation of the upcoming Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) 2026. This announcement was marked by the launch of the team’s official jersey at the ICL Brands Headquarters in Colombo.
This collaboration unites one of Sri Lanka’s most esteemed personal care brands with a franchise poised to showcase its talents against the nation’s top padel players during the SLPL Season 2, scheduled from June 18 to June 21, 2026, at Padel House, CR&FC, Colombo 7. The event is expected to highlight the growing popularity of padel, recognized as one of the fastest-expanding sports globally, while reinforcing its emerging status in Sri Lanka.
The alliance between Black Knight and the Ella Archers embodies a mutual ethos grounded in confidence, energy, and high performance. Key values such as self-assurance, self-expression, and excellence have long been integral to Black Knight’s brand identity. These principles resonate with padel, a sport that merges athletic skill, strategy, and intensity, attracting a burgeoning community of players and enthusiasts nationwide.
Chethika Rajapakshe, Marketing Director of ICL Brands (Pvt) Ltd., commented on the partnership, stating, “Black Knight has always represented confidence, individuality, and the ambition to excel. Padel embodies many of these characteristics. Its swift expansion, youthful vigor, and competitive nature provide an engaging platform for us to connect with a new wave of sports enthusiasts and athletes. The Ella Archers team has shown ambition, character, and a strong competitive spirit, making them an ideal collaborator for Black Knight. We eagerly anticipate supporting the team throughout the tournament and celebrating padel’s ongoing growth in Sri Lanka.”
The jersey launch provided fans and stakeholders with an initial glimpse of the colors the Ella Archers will don as they enter the competition, heralding the start of an exhilarating campaign as the team readies itself to face some of the country’s top talent.
As excitement builds towards the tournament’s commencement, Black Knight’s partnership with the Ella Archers contributes additional enthusiasm to an event that continues to garner increasing attention from players, brands, and fans. This collaboration underscores Black Knight’s commitment to promoting emerging sports platforms while supporting individuals who compete with confidence, determination, and purpose.
Black Knight and the Ella Archers unveil the team’s official jersey. From left: Ayendree Seneviratne – Player, Ella Archers; Dhilvan Herath – Captain, Ella Archers; and Dulith Kulathunga, Brand Manager – Male Grooming Category, Black Knight.
Photo Caption: Black Knight announces its partnership as Title Sponsor of the Ella Archers. From left: Dhilvan Herath – Captain, Ella Archers; Ayendree Seneviratne – Player, Ella Archers; Rashika Wijekoon – Manager, Ella Archers; Dulith Kulatunga, Brand Manager – Male Grooming Category, Black Knight; Rehan Wickramasinghe, Brand Executive, O3; Shehan Kavinda, Brand Executive, Black Knight; and Enuka Thathsarana, Assistant Brand Manager, Black Knight.
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