McLarens partner with CA&FC to bring AC Milan Academy to Sri Lanka
View(s):Marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s sports development journey, McLarens Group partnered with Colombo Athletic and Football Club (CA&FC), in collaboration with the global brand 3M. This collaboration marks a new era in Sri Lankan football, supported by top-tier knowledge of the globally renowned AC Milan academy and internationally renowned brands, in addition to McLarens’ unwavering dedication to developing local talent.
The first academy in Sri Lanka to partner with a globally recognised institution such as AC Milan is Colombo Athletic and Football Club.
(From left): Dilan Seneviratne (CEO/Director, McLarens-3M), Trevor Reckerman (Founding partner, CA&FC/AC Milan Academy SL), Ajai Vir Singh (President, CA&FC/AC Milan Academy SL) and Chaminda Gunarathne (Managing Director, McLarens Lubricants Ltd) after entering the partnership
By providing young athletes with resources and exposure that are on par with those found abroad, this affiliation offers a degree of professional training and development that was not previously possible in the local arena. This ambition is further strengthened by the participation of industry titan 3M through McLarens, which combines innovation, performance, and global recognition to inspire and elevate the upcoming generation of Sri Lankan sportsmen and women.
“This is a shared mission to create a sustainable future for sports in Sri Lanka, not just a sponsorship. We take pride in supporting a cause that combines social impact, innovation, and excellence, all of which are quite similar to our own values,” said Dilan Seneviratne, CEO and Director of McLarens-3M.
“It’s always great to have like-minded partners who buy into the vision like McLarens have done with us. Colombo Athletic has a vision in collaboration with AC Milan to transform the game here and open opportunities for the youth. We have seen academies here, but we wanted to start with the success story of a globally reputed club hence AC Milan mirrored our vision. It’s only been nine months, and we already are changing the landscape. I thank McLarens for their support,” added Ajai Vir Singh, the President of CA&FC and AC Milan Academy in Sri Lanka.
The partnership between CA&FC and McLarens, supported by 3M, has the potential to change how people in Sri Lanka view the development of sports. It is a potent combination of grassroots ambitions and corporate responsibility that inspires, motivates, and commands respect. This partnership, the first of its kind, is expected to pique interest among consumers and the public while highlighting the contribution of global brands in empowering local dreams.