NDB Bank proudly extended its support to Mrs. Janaki Fernando, a seasoned athlete representing Sri Lanka at the South Asia Masters Athletics Open Championship 2025, held in India from the 10th to the 12th of January. Mrs. Fernando achieved an extraordinary feat, winning five gold medals and making Sri Lanka proud on an international stage.
Mrs. Fernando’s journey in athletics began at the young age of nine at Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo. Demonstrating exceptional versatility, she earned school colors in five sports: tennis, badminton, basketball, netball, and athletics. Her dedication and resilience have been evident throughout her career, with notable achievements both locally and internationally, including a silver medal in the Javelin Throw under the 75+ years category in 2023.
In 2019, she achieved remarkable success at the Brunei Masters Open Championship, winning a gold medal in Javelin Throw and two bronze medals in Discus Throw and Shot Put. Earlier that same year, she also claimed gold in Javelin Throw at the Open Championship in Thailand. Her achievements at the 2017 Asian Games in China were equally impressive, as she won three silver medals in Javelin Throw, Hammer Throw, and Discus Throw. On the global stage, Mrs. Fernando holds an impressive 14th world ranking in both Javelin and Hammer Throw at the World Masters Athletic Championship.
NDB’s support for Mrs. Fernando reflects its unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and fostering excellence, aligning with the Bank’s vision of championing Sri Lankan talent and nurturing their potential to achieve greatness on international platforms.
Expressing her gratitude, Mrs. Fernando shared how the support from NDB enabled her to focus on her performance and represent her country with pride. She stated, “This achievement would not have been possible without the generous support of NDB. Their belief in my abilities has inspired me to push my limits and bring honor to Sri Lanka.”
NDB congratulates Mrs. Janaki Fernando on her stellar performance and is honored to have been part of her journey. The Bank remains dedicated to empowering individuals and contributing to the growth of sports and talent in Sri Lanka and creating a brighter future for the nation.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporates at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.
