Royal College and Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya emerged as the undisputed champions in the Sri Lanka Schools Squash Association’s Inter-school Squash Tournament, held at the Air Force Squash Complex from November 27 to 30.
Royal College showcased their dominance in the ‘A’ team tournament by securing the Overall Championship for the second consecutive year. The team’s stellar performance left DS Senanayake College, led by Junior National Champion Nevindu Lakman, in the Runners-up position. Meanwhile, Gateway College claimed the second Runners-up spot in a competition that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
In the ‘B’ team tournament, DS Senanayake Vidyalaya displayed their prowess, claiming the Runners-up position after a hard-fought battle against Royal College ‘B’ team. St Thomas’ College Guruthalawa secured the 2nd Runners-up position, adding to the intense competition.
The spotlight then shifted to Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, where the ‘A’ team, under the leadership of national champion Chanithma Sinaly, clinched the Overall Championship. Visakha Vidyalaya, led by Anargi Perera, displayed commendable performance and secured the Runners-up position, while Ladies’ College ‘A’ team earned the 2nd Runners-up position.
In a remarkable feat, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya ‘B’ team also etched their name in the winner’s list by securing the championship title in the ‘B’ team tournament. Musaeus College ‘B’ team secured the Runners-up position, and Visakha Vidyalaya ‘B’ team took the 2nd Runners-up position, rounding out an exceptional competition.
Highlighting individual brilliance, Nevindu Lakman and Chanithma Sinaly achieved the title of Under-20 Champions for the consecutive two years in 2022 and 2023. Their outstanding performances showcased not only personal excellence but also contributed significantly to their teams’ overall success, making them stars of the tournament.
The Results:
Boys Team ‘A’
Winner Royal College (Akila Atapattu, Sehath Perera, Seniya Jayathilaka, Matheesha Wijesekara, Tharul Pinwatta, Thesath Hapuarachchi). Runners-up DS Senanayake College (Nevindu Lakman, Rumira Piyasiri, Seniyhu Thilakarathna, JS Premathilake, Thinuga Perera, Induwara de Silva)
Boys Team ‘B’ Winner DS Senanayake College (Chareen Liyanaarachchi, SI Gunarathne, Luinuka Silva, Peshaeon Morash, Manula Kareendra, Ashindu Sandew)
Runners-up Royal College (Minaga Padeniya, Raheem Deen, Arutha Alahakoon, Sheron Sudakaran, Ranuka Pilapitiya, Sasen Amarasinghe)
Girls Team ‘A’ Winner Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya (Chanithma Sinaly, Themini Palliyaguru, Ashendri Mendis, Akeesha Samaranayaka, Miynu Weerasingha, Nehanya Dias).
Runners-up Visakha Vidyalaya (Anargi Perera, Tharushi Maganaarachchi, Dinuli
Alahapperuma, Harini Rupasinghe, Oneli Rajapakse, Jayodha Jayakody)
Girls ‘B’ Winner Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya (Sithumli Mendis, Thedara Liyanage, Senudi Weerabaddana, Nuyara Seneviratne, Dilara Balasuriya)
Runners-up Musaeus College (Dinadi Thilakaratne, Thehara Basnayake, Minudi Basnayake, Senuji Diseja, Inara Ediriweera, Senali Ranatunga)
Individual Results
Boys’: Under-20
1 Nevindu Lakman (DS Senanayake Vidyalaya), 2 Seniya Jayathilake (Royal College), 3 Sehath Perera (Royal College).
Under-18 1 Mohamed Rilwan (St Joseph’s College), 2 Vishan Ranatunga (Gateway College), 3 Aritha Alahakoon (Royal College).
Under-16 1 Matheesha Wijesekara (Royal College), 2 Tharul Pinwatta (Royal College), 3 Kemitha Hapuarachchi (Royal College).
Under-14 1 Manuth Dassanayake (Gateway College), 2 Nimath Silva (DS Senanayake
College), 3 Thevan Gunawardena (St Joseph’s College)
Girls Under-20 1 Chanithma Sinaly (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya), 2 Anargi Perera
(Visakha Vidyalaya), 3 Themini Palliyaguru (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya).
Under-18 1 Adhithi Gunasekara (Ladies’ College), 2 Akeesha Samaranayake (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya), 2 Miyuni Weerasinghe (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya).
Under-16 1 Nethmi Wickramasinghe (Ladies’ College), 2 Dinuli Alahapperuma (Visakha
Vidyalaya), 3 Nehanya Dias (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya).
Under-14 1 Punsara Wickramasinghe (Anula Vidyalaya), 2 Ifra Booso (St Paul’s Milagiriya), 3 Thedara Liyanage (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya).
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