SLASSCOM’s Fit Hit 2026 drives change in workplace culture - Business | Daily Mirror
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“5KM Run Winner (Female) title was awarded to Maheshi Yatipansalawa from Cloud Solutions International by SLASSCOM Chairperson Shehani Senevirathne together with AIA Sri Lanka Senior Manager Marketing and Digital Strategy Dilshan Rabbie”
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The evidence provides general information about 5KM runs and athletic records (Joshua Cheptegei, Beatrice Chebet), but does not contain any specific details regarding the winners (Tharindu Wickramasekera, M. Soundrajan, Sanoj, or Maheshi Yatipansalawa) or the specific event context.
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— · Experience: Cloud Solutions International · Education: University of Colombo · Location: Colombo District · 500+ connections on LinkedIn.View mutual connections with Maheshi. Maheshi can introduce y…
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/maheshi-yatipansalawa
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/maheshi-yatipansalawa
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— Meanwhile, during the course of the event, the Chairperson of SLASSCOM and the COO of 99X Technology, Ms. Shehani Senevirathne, along with several representatives, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Ch…
https://www.rjt.ac.lk/slasscom-it/
https://www.rjt.ac.lk/slasscom-it/
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— Building on the momentum of the NASSCOM Offsite held in Colombo in December 2025, SLASSCOM Chairperson Shehani Seneviratne addressed the audience to reaffirm the invitation for Indian companies to est…
https://techie.lk/slasscom-strengthens-ties-with-nasscom-at-…
https://techie.lk/slasscom-strengthens-ties-with-nasscom-at-…
“It’s within this context that SLASSCOM introduced Fit Hit 2026 – not just as a fitness challenge but as a structured push towards better habits and stronger workplace culture.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that SLASSCOM introduced Fit Hit 2026 as a wellness challenge. Sources describe it as a 'wellness drive' and a 'Corporate Challenge' designed to boost energy, focus, and morale, aligning with the claim's description of improving habits and workplace culture.
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— Event Details SLASSCOM presents a two-month wellness drive designed to spur the entire tech industry into health and fitness. Together with Flash Health and a team of experts in corporate health & wel…
https://slasscom.glueup.com/event/fit-hit-2026-163153/
https://slasscom.glueup.com/event/fit-hit-2026-163153/
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— Step into the FIT-HIT 2026 Corporate Challenge and turn wellness into a team experience. Track your steps, stay active, and work together to crush wellness goals that boost energy, focus, and morale a…
https://www.facebook.com/SLASSCOMLK/photos/step-into-the-fit…
https://www.facebook.com/SLASSCOMLK/photos/step-into-the-fit…
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— 🔥 It didn't start on race day. It started 21 days before. From daily step challenges to pushing limits to showing up stronger every single day, the FitHIT journey was built on discipline ...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/slasscom_fithit-fithit2026-21…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/slasscom_fithit-fithit2026-21…
“Bringing together organisations from across Sri Lanka, Fit Hit 2026 created a shared journey structured around four components: an expert-led podcast series on nutrition, fitness and mental well-being; the 21-Day Step Challenge encouraging daily consistency, a Body Transformation Programme focused on long-term personal change and the 5KM Run that brought everyone together at the end of the journey.”
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While the claim lists four components (podcast, 21-Day Step Challenge, Body Transformation Programme, 5KM Run), the provided evidence does not contain a single source that comprehensively lists all four components together. The evidence is too fragmented to confirm the entire structure of the event.
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— The 2026 World Snooker Championship (officially the 2026 Halo World Snooker Championship) is a professional snooker tournament that is taking place from 18 April to 4 May 2026 at the Crucible Theatre …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_World_Snooker_Championshi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_World_Snooker_Championshi…
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— American Gladiators is an American TV competition series based on the original American Gladiators. It is aired on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories, and is being hosted by WWE SmackDo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gladiators_(2026_TV_s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gladiators_(2026_TV_s…
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— The following is an episode list for the American television sitcom Step by Step. The series originally ran for six seasons on ABC from September 20, 1991 to August 15, 1997, then moving to CBS for it…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Step_by_Step_episodes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Step_by_Step_episodes
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“The finale took place recently at Arcade Independence Square, where teams gathered not just to compete but to reflect consistency, commitment and collective energy built over weeks.”
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The evidence confirms that Arcade Independence Square is a location in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and that it has undergone renovations. However, none of the provided web search results confirm that the 'finale' of the event took place specifically at Arcade Independence Square.
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— Cinnamon Gardens (Sinhala: කුරුඳු වත්ත Kurundu Watte, Tamil: கறுவாத் தோட்டம்) is an affluent neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located 3 kilometers south-east of Colombo's centre. Cinnamon Gardens i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamon_Gardens
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamon_Gardens
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— Independence Square may refer to:
Independence Square, Gyumri, Armenia
Independence Square, at Pabna University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh
Independence Square, Minsk, Belarus
Independence Sq…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Square
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Square
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— The Arcade Independence Square is a shopping complex in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Housed in a group of renovated buildings including the former Jawatta Lunatic Asylum and the former Western Provincial Counc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_Independence_Square
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_Independence_Square
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“In the 21-Day Step Challenge (Individual Category), Disnaka from SimCentric Technologies secured the first place, followed by Thejhaan Koralage from Infomate as the First Runner-Up and Shavi Dias from HSBC as the Second Runner-Up.”
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The evidence provided contains general articles about various topics (UNM students, Tuskegee University, InformaalFrog) but does not contain any information regarding the specific winners (Disnaka, Thejhaan Koralage, Shavi Dias) or the specific event (21-Day Step Challenge) mentioned in the claim.
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— Team 4 (Poster Presentation): Bong Bin Yong presented Flash Native AI: Deterministic Edge Inference using Zoned Namespaces (ZNS). Among the UNM participants, Bong Bin Yong achieved First Runner-Up in …
https://www.nottingham.edu.my/NewsEvents/News/2026/UNM-Elect…
https://www.nottingham.edu.my/NewsEvents/News/2026/UNM-Elect…
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— By combining AI-driven perception with robotic actuation, Farm Guard supports early detection and mitigation of threats to crops to improve efficiency and yield. This win includes a $10,800 prize for …
https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/2026/02/Tuskegee-University-En…
https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/2026/02/Tuskegee-University-En…
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— Are payment transactions secure? What is the return policy for purchased items? How long does it take to process my order? Ready to Level Up? Join thousands of users already using InformaalFrog to enh…
https://www.informaal.com/
https://www.informaal.com/
“In the Group Category, HSBC teams dominated the leaderboard, with HSBC (A) taking the first place, followed by HSBC (B) and HSBC (C).”
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The evidence provides general corporate information about HSBC, but does not contain any specific details about the 21-Day Step Challenge leaderboard, nor does it confirm that HSBC (A) took first place followed by HSBC (B) and HSBC (C).
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— HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world, serves millions of customers through its four global businesses.Investing in HSBC. Overview. Our investment case. Gro…
https://www.hsbc.com/
https://www.hsbc.com/
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— Hiring Challenges at HSBC for Top Executive Roles. When you examine HSBC’s search for senior appointments, the first challenge is the sheer complexity of the role.
https://www.dualfinances.com/hsbc-recruiting-challenges/
https://www.dualfinances.com/hsbc-recruiting-challenges/
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— HSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery’s statement regarding events affecting the GCC countries. Find out more. Branch opening information and timings.Open a Premier Account and earn up to AED 21,000 in welc…
https://www.hsbc.ae/
https://www.hsbc.ae/
“The momentum continued at the 5KM Run.”
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The evidence confirms that 5KM runs and 5000-metre runs are common athletic events. However, there is no specific evidence linking the 5KM Run to the event described in the context, only general information about 5K runs globally.
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— The official world records in the 5000 metres, or 5000-metre run, are held by Joshua Cheptegei with 12:35.36 for men and Beatrice Chebet with 13:58.06 for women.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5000_metres_world_record_progr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5000_metres_world_record_progr…
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— The most comprehensive list of 5K Runs in 2026 - 2027. Discover hundred of UK 5K runs. Find, compare and book your perfect 5km race!
https://findarace.com/5k-runs
https://findarace.com/5k-runs
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— The 10 km Dakar is one of Senegal’s largest running events, held annually in the capital city. The course follows the West Corniche of Dakar, a coastal route that offers oceanfront running combined wi…
https://worldsmarathons.com/
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“In the male category, Tharindu Wickramasekera from Iron One finished first, with M. Soundrajan from Cliftex Industries and Sanoj from Shirohaba as the Runners-Up.”
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— To use the running calories calculator simply enter your weight, height, time spent running, and running speed. Select Unit. SI(cm;kg) USA(ft;lbs).
https://www.athletico.in/calculator/calorie.html
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— 5k Times By Age And Ability - Running Level.
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a30952158/joshua-cheptegei…
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— There, a disastrous affair with a boy forces her to learn to live in the present. Countries: Germany, France, Brazil, Belgium Director: Alexandre Carvalho Cast: Marina FoïsMaicon RodriguesAnna Mouglal…
https://ok.ru/video/8697292130914
https://ok.ru/video/8697292130914
“In the female category, Maheshi Yatipansalawa from Cloud Solutions International claimed the first place, followed by Sashiprabha Dharmadasa from Just In Time and Hiruni Rajapaksha from IFS.”
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The evidence provides general information about 5KM runs and athletic records, but does not contain any specific details regarding the winners (Maheshi Yatipansalawa, Sashiprabha Dharmadasa, or Hiruni Rajapaksha) or the specific event context.
“In the group category, Iron One Team A secured the first place, followed by PSL Development and Iron One Team B.”
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The evidence provides general information about running events, but does not contain any specific details regarding the winners (Iron One Team A, PSL Development, or Iron One Team B) or the specific event context.
“5KM Run Winner (Male) title was awarded to Tharindu Wickramasekera from IronOne by SLASSCOM Chairperson Shehani Senevirathne together with AIA Sri Lanka Senior Manager Marketing and Digital Strategy Dilshan Rabbie”
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“5KM Run First Runner-Up (Female) title was awarded to Sashiprabha Dharmadasa from Just In Time by SLASSCOM Chairperson Shehani Senevirathne together with SLASSCOM Board Director Sanjini Munaweera and SLASSCOM Executive Director Chaminda De Silva”
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