Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Hatton National Bank (HNB) retained championship at the 'A' division Mercantile Netball tounanament concluded recently at St Joseph's College, Colombo Indoor Stadium.

HNB coached by Shashika Samarasinghe the former National skipper made a fine display to beat Philippine team at the 'A' division final 59-39.

Philippine team took part this tournament as a special invitee team for the first time beat Fairfirst Insurance team at the semi final while HNB defeated Seylan Bank at the other semi final.

The new comers to the tournament Fairfirst Insurance led by Marisha Fernando the former National skipper also made good display in this tournament.

HNB ' s Gayani Dissanayake was crowned the Netball Queen, while Darshika A...