NDB supports Janaki Fernando’s remarkable triumph at South Asia Masters Athletics Open Championship 2025

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Janaki Fernando

NDB Bank has extended its support to Janaki Fernando, a seasoned athlete representing Sri Lanka at the South Asia Masters Athletics Open Championship 2025, held in India from 10 to 12 January. Fernando achieved an extraordinary feat, winning five gold medals and making Sri Lanka proud on an international stage.

Fernando’s journey in athletics began at the young age of nine at Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo. Demonstrating exceptional versatility, she earned school colours 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, Fernando holds an impressive 14th world ranking in both Javelin and Hammer Throw at the World Masters Athletic Championship.

NDB’s support for 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, 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 honour to Sri Lanka.”

NDB congratulates Janaki Fernando on her stellar performance and is honoured 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.

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