NDB Bank proudly partnered with Ananda College and Jaffna Hindu College, Colombo for their annual joint sports festival, “උතුරින් නෑගම්,” held on the 4th of April 2025 at the Ananda College premises, Colombo colts cricket club and Blues basketball complex. This spirited collaboration between two leading educational institutions brought together students, alumni, educators, and well-wishers in a celebration of unity, sportsmanship, and cultural harmony.

The festival featured a series of friendly and competitive sporting events, providing a vibrant platform for young athletes to demonstrate their talent and passion while encouraging camaraderie and mutual respect across regional and cultural lines.

As a partner of the event, NDB Bank was proud to support this initiative, which aligns seamlessly with the Bank’s long-standing commitment to youth empowerment and national unity. By encouraging sports and student-led initiatives, NDB continues to play a vital role in building bridges between communities and promoting values of teamwork, discipline, and resilience.

Speaking on the occasion, Darshana Jayasinghe, AVP/Head of Marketing at NDB Bank commented, “We believe in the transformative power of youth and the unifying spirit of sport. Our partnership with ‘උතුරින් නෑගම්’ is a reflection of our dedication to nurturing holistic development and fostering unity through meaningful engagements that uplift and inspire the next generation of Sri Lankans.”

NDB Bank remains committed to supporting such inclusive, educational, and community-driven initiatives, recognizing that the future of the nation lies in empowering its youth and strengthening bonds across all corners of the island.

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.