JXG takes the lead as Title Sponsor for Battle of the Hindus 2025 to empower youth and promote
sports
Janashakthi Group (JXG) proudly announces the continuation as title sponsor of the Battle of the Hindus 2025 for the third consecutive year, reinforcing JXG’s commitment to supporting youth, sportsmanship, and cultural traditions in Sri Lanka.
The eagerly anticipated upcoming match, a prominent fixture in the Sri Lanka school cricket calendar, will showcase the exceptional talent and unwavering sportsmanship of students from Hindu College Colombo and Jaffna Hindu College. This year’s prestigious annual cricket encounter is scheduled for February 7th and 8th 2025, at the Jaffna Hindu College grounds.
Over the years, the ‘JXG Battle of the Hindus’ has emerged as a significant sporting event celebrating athletic excellence and strengthening community bonds through sporting tradition.
Ramesh Schaffter, Managing Director/Group CEO of JXG, commented, “Sports play a vital role in shaping young minds and building resilient communities. We are honoured to continue our partnership with this historic cricket encounter for the third consecutive year. The sponsorship aligns perfectly with our vision of empowering Sri Lankan youth and preserving rich cultural traditions. Through the JXG Battle of the Hindus, we aim to create platforms that nurture talent, build character, and strengthen community ties. JXG’s continued support for the annual tournament reflects our broader commitment to investing in Sri Lanka’s future through meaningful initiatives that promote excellence, unity, and healthy competition.
In alignment with JXG’s slogan, ‘Stronger Together, Stronger Than Ever,’ the sponsorship reflects a broader vision of community engagement and youth development. The event serves as a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talents while symbolizing the values of sportsmanship and cultural pride.
About JXG (Janashakthi Group)
JXG (Janashakthi Group) is a financial conglomerate with a presence spanning the Insurance, Finance, and Investment banking sectors. Each of the Group’s core businesses stands as a formidable leader in their respective industries. The Janashakthi Group comprises First Capital, Janashakthi Life, Orient Finance, and Janashakthi Foundation.
JXG’s roots trace back to the early 1990s when Founder and Chairman Emeritus Mr. C.T.A Schaffter inaugurated Sri Lanka’s first specialized life insurance company, playing a pivotal role in revolutionizing the industry. Over the following decades, through strategic mergers and acquisitions, the Janashakthi Group has evolved and expanded its reach.
The ‘X’ in the brand name symbolizes exciting opportunities, expansion, and exponential growth, representing the multiplication of potential coming together as a unified entity. The slogan “Stronger Together, Stronger Than Ever” encapsulates JXG’s commitment to unity and collective strength.
