People’s Bank lit up the South Asian Games

H.S. Caldera, an employee of People’s Bank was among the six athletes that brought the South Asian Games (SAG) torch into the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex at the 10th South Asian Games, which were held in Colombo recently.

Caldera, an Assistant Manager at People’s Bank won a bronze medal at the 8th South Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand in 1978. This was the last time Sri Lanka won a medal in the sport of boxing at the Games.

“I was honoured to be the only boxer among the six athletes chosen to bring the SAG torch into the stadium and run a few laps. The experience was heightened because the Games were being held in Sri Lanka after a period of 15 years,” Caldera said.
The SAG torch travelled across 25 cities in Sri Lanka, where it was brought into the stadium by the group and handed over to two of Sri Lanka’s most outstanding athletes. Former Asian Gold medal winning Nagalingam Eltirveerasingham and Commonwealth Games Silver medallist Sriyani Kulawansa lit the lamp, which was sponsored by the People’s Bank, inaugurating the colourful ceremony.

The Bank also sponsored the upgrading of the digital score board at the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex.

This is yet another way in which the Bank has generously helped the development of sports in the country as well helping the organisers to host a memorable event, which celebrates the unity and togetherness of the region. “We are indeed proud to be a part of an event of this nature,” said Deepal Abeysekera, Head of Marketing & Public Affairs, People’s Bank.