HNB supports future champions as Title Partner of National Age Group Aquatic Championships

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From left: SLASU Executive Member Chetiya Wijeratne, General Secretary Mahinda Liyanage, President Major General Manada Yahampath, HNB Vice President – Marketing and Corporate Communication Upul Adikari and SLASU Vice President Nethru Nanayakkara

HNB PLC, has partnered with the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) as the Title Partner of the 2025 National Age Group Aquatic Championships held from 7 to 11 May at the Sugathadasa Indoor Swimming Pool Complex, Colombo.

The event brought together over 1,700 young athletes from over a 100 schools and clubs across the country, competing across Swimming, Water Polo, Synchronised Swimming and Diving disciplines. As the most prestigious national platform for age-group aquatic sports, the championships also served as a key trial to identify talent for future international representation.

HNB’s partnership with SLASU underscored the bank’s commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s youth and fostering excellence in sports. With live telecasts on Dialog TV and online streaming via ThePapare.com, the event reached tens of thousands of viewers islandwide, reinforcing its national significance.

HNB Chief Operating Officer, Sanjay Wijemanne said: “We are proud to support SLASU in creating a platform that not only promotes sportsmanship but also identifies and nurtures Sri Lanka’s future aquatic champions. At HNB, we believe in the transformative power of youth engagement in sport, and we are honoured to be a part of this journey — supporting talent, discipline, and the spirit of national pride.”

HNB Head of Retail Banking , Kanchana Karunagama said: “At HNB, we believe financial empowerment plays a vital role in shaping the future of our youth. Through our wide array of youth-oriented banking products and financial literacy tools, we are committed to supporting young Sri Lankans in building strong financial foundations — both in their sporting journeys and beyond.”

By aligning with Sri Lanka’s leading aquatic event, HNB said it continues to reaffirm its role in strengthening youth development, community engagement, and national excellence through strategic partnerships.

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