People’s Bank triumphs at 6th Governor’s Challenge Trophy Corporate Quiz 2025

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In a thrilling display of knowledge and strategic thinking, the Quiz Team from People’s Bank emerged as champions at the 6th Governor’s Challenge Trophy Corporate Quiz Competition for Global Commerce Excellence 2025, held recently at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. This marks the second consecutive win for the People’s Bank team, reaffirming their dominance in this prestigious corporate mind sport.

Competing against over 40 teams representing a diverse array of corporates from across the country, People’s Bank outperformed all contenders to secure the coveted trophy. The Central Bank Team B and Seylan Bank clinched second and third places respectively.

Organised by Shippers’ Academy International, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the International Quizzing Association (IQA), the Governor’s Challenge Trophy Quiz is a celebrated event in the corporate calendar. This year’s competition was conducted by IQA’s Sri Lanka representative and renowned quiz master, Ruwan Senanayake, whose expertise added both credibility and excitement to the event.

The victorious team from People’s Bank was composed of:

Pulasthi Gunasekara – Team Leader (Manager – Risk Management and Credit Control Department)
Charith Malalasekara (Manager – Kiriella Branch)
Upeksha Vidanapathirana (Assistant Dealer – Treasury Front Office)
Yehan Erabedda (Deputy Manager – Risk Management and Credit Control Department)

Their win stands as a testament to the intellectual strength, teamwork, and strategic agility embedded in the culture of People’s Bank.