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From left: Trinity College Principal Reverend Father Araliya Jayasundare, NDB Director/CEO Kelum Edirisinghe, SVP – Personal Banking and Customer Experience Sanjaya Perera, and OTRS Chairman Nilantha Ratnayake
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to youth development and sporting excellence as it renewed its partnership with Trinity College Kandy Rugby for the 2026 season, stepping forward this year as the official Team Sponsor. The announcement was made at the Trinity Rugby press conference held recently at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, marking the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between the Bank and one of Sri Lanka’s most respected school rugby institutions.
Over the past five years, NDB’s association with Trinity Rugby has evolved into a purposeful partnership anchored in shared values; discipline, leadership, resilience, and excellence. The Bank’s role as Team Sponsor for 2026 signals both continuity and conviction a reaffirmation of its belief that investing in youth sport is an investment in the nation’s future.
Addressing the gathering, NDB Director/CEO Kelum Edirisinghe, reflected on the significance of the sport and noted that rugby at Trinity represents far more than competition; it is a platform that builds character, strengthens camaraderie, and instils perseverance, qualities that define leaders in every sphere of life. He further emphasised that NDB’s continued partnership reflects the bank’s broader commitment to empowering young Sri Lankans to pursue excellence with confidence and integrity.
Trinity Rugby holds a distinguished place in Sri Lanka’s sporting landscape, carrying forward a proud legacy that has shaped generations of sportsmen. The 2026 schools’ rugby season promises to once again deliver high-calibre performances and spirited encounters, including the iconic Bradby Shield fixture, a hallmark event in the country’s school rugby calendar.
By strengthening its support this year, NDB continues to align its corporate purpose with initiatives that foster holistic development. The bank recognises that leadership is cultivated not only in boardrooms, but also on playing fields where discipline, teamwork, and resilience are tested in real time.
As Trinity embarks on its 2026 campaign, NDB stands firmly alongside the team — united by a shared pursuit of excellence and a commitment to shaping confident, capable leaders for tomorrow.
