A wave of record-breaking performances lifts CDB to championship success
\nCitizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) sprinted to the finish line with a powerhouse performance at the 40th Mercantile Athletic Meet, reaffirming its place among the nation\u2019s top corporate sporting contenders with a series of exceptional achievements. Team CDB\u2019s outstanding display featured new meet records, top individual titles and commanding overall rankings, showcasing both athletic prowess and CDB\u2019s commitment to nurturing a winning culture.
\nThis year, CDB athletes produced a wave of remarkable record-breaking moments. Bhakthi Wijesinghe set a new meet record in the Over-30 Women\u2019s Triple Jump with a distance of 8.85m, while Gayan Thanthirige shattered the Over-30 200m record with an impressive 23.68 seconds.
\nIn the Championship Category, A.P. Krishandan soared to a new Long Jump record with 7.18m, and Umaya Rathnayake delivered a blazing 57.87 seconds in the 400m hurdles to add another Championship record to CDB\u2019s tally.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in the Novices Category, Thiviyan Puvika secured the 110m Hurdles record with a time of 17.30 seconds, rounding off an extraordinary set of performances.
\nBeyond the new records, CDB celebrated several standout individual victories. Bhakthi Wijesinghe won Best Athlete in the Over-30 Women\u2019s category, while A.P. Krishandan emerged as a double-title winner, clinching both the Best Athlete \u2013 Championship Men and the prestigious Overall Best Athlete \u2013 Men titles. His dominance on the field established him as one of the star performers of the meet. This title of Overall Best Athlete \u2013 Men was won for the third consecutive year by Team CDB.<\/p>\n
CDB\u2019s collective efforts translated into strong overall results, finishing 5th among more than 51 competing companies with a remarkable 165 points. The team also captured both the Women\u2019s and Men\u2019s Overall Championships in the Champion Category, underscoring the depth, consistency, and competitive spirit across the squad.<\/p>\n
The organisation\u2019s success at the 40th Mercantile Athletic Meet reflects more than athletic achievement; it represents CDB\u2019s commitment to developing well-rounded professionals, fostering sportsmanship and empowering its people to excel beyond their roles. By championing resilience, teamwork and performance excellence, CDB continues to cultivate a winning culture that thrives both on and off the field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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