Sampath Bank Athletic Championship 2017 was held recently at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama. Mr. Nanda Fernando, Managing Director, Sampath Bank PLC was the Chief Guest of the event which was attended by members of the Bank’s corporate management team as well. Over 800 athletes from Sampath Bank competed across several sporting activities including 100, 400 and 800 meters runs, long jump, high jump, discuss throw, shot put, javelin throw, hammer throw and medley relay. Team Super 565 was crowned the overall champions.
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Team Super 565 receiving the Champions trophy from Mr. Nanda Fernando, Managing Director, Sampath Bank PLC
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Team Six Packs receiving the Runners Up trophy from Mrs. Shashi Kandambi Jassim, Senior Deputy General Manager – Corporate Banking, Sampath Bank PLC
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The victorious Team Super 565 with their trophies
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Team Six Packs
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Team Royal Lions
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Amila Wijekoon taking part in the javelin throw
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Piumi Senadheera taking part in the high jump event
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The women’s 800 meters race
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The men’s medley relay
Team Super 565 receiving the Champions trophy from Mr. Nanda Fernando, Managing Director, Sampath Bank PLC
Team Six Packs receiving the Runners Up trophy from Mrs. Shashi Kandambi Jassim, Senior Deputy General Manager – Corporate Banking, Sampath Bank PLC
The victorious Team Super 565 with their trophies
Team Six Packs
Team Royal Lions
Amila Wijekoon taking part in the javelin throw
Piumi Senadheera taking part in the high jump event
The women’s 800 meters race
The men’s medley relay