HNB banking partner for Joe-Pete encounter

HNB Vice President Marketing & Corporate Communications, Upul Adikari, together with HNB, Brand Manager, Ishara Thilakarathne, (centre) presents the official banking partner sponsorship to St. Joseph’s College Rector Fr. Ranjith Andradi (left) and St. Peters College Rector Fr. Rohitha Rodrigo  

HNB PLC has come in as the official banking partner to boost the 92nd Battle of the Saints cricket encounter between St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College which starts today at the SSC ground in Colombo.

“The Battle of the Saints is a proud tradition that shows the spirit, discipline and unity of Sri Lanka’s youth. At HNB, we are honoured to partner the 92nd edition of this iconic encounter. We firmly believe that school sports play a vital role in shaping confident leaders and resilient communities. 

“Supporting platforms like this is part of our commitment to nurturing young talent and empowering the next generation of Sri Lankans to achieve their full potential” said HNB’s Managing Director and CEO Damith Pallewatte.

HNB’s partnership with the event highlights its deep-rooted commitment to Sri Lanka’s school sports and youth development. Over the years, the Bank has actively supported various educational and sporting initiatives.