adidas powers Chamara Kapugedara

Colombo. Thu 03 March 2011: The world’s Number One sports brand, ‘adidas’, powers Sri Lanka’s upcoming cricketer young Chamara Kapugedara with the latest collection of footwear for the current 2011 Cricket World Cup and beyond.

‘adidas’ Brand Manager Leroy J. Ebert said, “adidas is delighted to partner with a cricketer of the caliber of Chamara Kapugedara. An aggressive right-handed batsman and easily one of Sri Lanka’s top world class fielder,s, he spends a very long time, or even several days, either in the nets, on the pitch or at vigorous training. Since he will be continuously standing, running, jogging and active at all times, ‘adidas’ footwear is designed for protection from injury and most importantly enhance performance”.

Kapugedara who now sports exclusive ‘adidas’ footwear says, “I’m happy to say that ‘adidas’ goes a step further and complements my technicality and fitness levels with technologically advanced and performance-driven footwear.”

The leading sports brand in the world, ‘adidas’ has launched its full range of innovative professional cricketing footwear, apparel, accessories and hardware at the exclusive ‘adidas’ showroom in Colombo 05.

‘adidas’ has stamped its indelible mark on cricket by powering top international teams such as South Africa,  Australia and England, and, teams like Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.

At an international level, players such as Sachin Tendulkar, Kevin Peterson, Virendar Sehwag, Suresh Raina and Keiran Pollard have also been taken on board as ‘adidas’ brand ambassadors in a mutually win-win situation.

Photo caption: (From Left) Milad Jayman (adidas Product Manager), Chamara Kapugedara and LeRoy J. Ebert (Brand Manager)