The 39th limited over’s encounter between Trinity College and St. Anthony’s College will be played today at the Asgiriya Stadium. This much-awaited one day cricket encounter between the two schools is played for the Richard Aluwihare trophy. Of the 38 games played so far, Trinity has18 wins, St. Anthony’s 17 with 1 tie and 2 no results. The high riding Antonians after the good show in the big match will be hoping to produce a similar performance. But when it comes to one day cricket, it’s not predictable. The two captains Kavishka Senadeera (Trinity) and Theeksha Gunasinghe (St. Anthony’s) should remind their leading batsmen that the ball is meant to be hit in limited overs cricket. Last week’s big match that promised so much was cruelly ruined. So, this 39th encounter should see a good game of cricket. In today game Trinity’s regular skipper Pubudu Bandara will be out of action due to the injury and vice captain Kavishka Senadeera will lead the side. Trinity College 1st XI cricket team 2006 captain Charitha Dumbarage a coloursman will be the chief guest.
Kandy’s rugby lovers are sad
Kandy’s rugby fans are sad that their favorite club is out of the Clifford Cup knockouts. Kandy Sports Club were to play Air Force SC today in the quarter finals, due to the venue problem, the defending champions and 22 times winners have pulled out. Kandy SC who have won the most number of times wanted a venue to be changed from Pallekele to Nittawela. It didn’t happen and Kandy SC has pulled out.
Kandy Gateway International - best sports promoting school
Gateway International the best sports promoting International school in Kandy, has done well once again and a big hand should go to the principal Gladwin Canagasabey for his great efforts to give the students the best in sports. At the TISSL Under 16 Netball Tournament – 2019, organized by CIS – Colombo they were runner-up. The team comprised players like Limansa Premasara (Captain),Gihansa Nakandalage, Sayali Amarasena, Rachelle Bandaranayake, Yasasri Kodithuwakku (Vice Captain), Adhla Lafir, Shagithya Srikanthan, Sandaru Kumarasinghe, Ashmi Rajapaksha, Anagi Manthunga, Binuri Rajapaksha and Emina Buksh. A big hand to the coach cum TIC Lasanthi Wijeratne. In the TISSL under 18 Netball Tournament 2019 organized by CIS Colombo Gateway Kandy coached by Lasantha Wijeratne won the championship. The team comprised players like Budmi Rajapaksha, Shenali Jayaweera (Captain), Rachelle Bandaranayake, Yasasri Kodithuwakku, Emina Buksh, Gihansa Nakandalage, Sandaru Kumarasinghe, Limansa Premasara, Rashmi Rajapaksha, Anagi Manthunga, Nima Deen and Chalani Fernando (Vice Captain). In the Central Province Mahanuwara Y.M.B.A table tennis tournament 2019, they were the Girls under 12 champions and Boys under 12 second runner up. The teams comprised Mithara Premadasa, Lisara Ranaweera, Chamathka Ratnayake, Dhanuja Jayawickrama, Adhil Lafir, Amaar Akram and Himali Hippola (TIC/Coach). In the Mahanuwara YMBA organized Central Province Badminton Tournament 2019, they became the runners-up. The side was coached by Rohan Wijesinghe and Nayathri Halangoda (TIC), the team was made of Asjad Asam, Akindu Abeyratne and Mishal Mumthas.
Gateway International swimmers
Gateway Intl Kandy swimmers did well at the “Vidudaya” Ritzbury Swimming Championship which was organized by University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, where they were runners Up -Senior Girls, and champion – U16 Girls which made them pocket 14 Gold and 2 Silver medals. U16 girls Krithikeshni Kirubakaran – champion 50m Free Style, 50m Breast Stroke, 100m Breast Stroke, 100m Back Stroke , 200m Free Stylle, 200m Medley Relay all 1ST , Panchali Mahavithana - 50m Free Style 2nd Place and 1st in 100m Free Style, 50m Butterfly Style, 200m Free Style Relay and 200m Medley Relay -1ST , Sanjana Kathirvel 200m Free Style Relay, 200m Medley Relay 1st and 100m Butterfly Style - 6th, Ayodya Weerakoon - 200m FreeStyle Relay and 200m Medley Relay 1ST Place Under 10 Girls Shyama Prasanna - 50m Free Style - 6th Place, 50m Back Stroke - 7th Place , 50m Butterfly Style - 8th Place and 50m Breast Stroke - 2nd Place. The team was made out of Shyama Prasanna, Kaveesha Jagathissa, Sithila Amunupura, Panchali Mahavithana, Krithikeshni Kirubakaran, Sanjana Kathirvel, Ayodya Weerakoon, Lelum Rathnayake, Sithika Amunupura.Nethaka Wijethunga,Salman Zawahir,Chamath Payagala, Raaid Znthikab, Athiq Inthikab, Sajitha Jagasinghe. Priyantha Rathnayake (Coach/MIC),
Upananda’s Kandy Cricket and Athletics Academy
Former Dharmaraja College, Kandy Schools, Kandy and Central Province cricketer Upananda Jayasundara has commenced a cricket academy for under privileged free of charge, called the Kandy Cricket and Athletics Academy, where at cricket there are 40 boys and 25 girls. Classes are held at the Aruppola and Rajan Municipal Playgrounds. In cricket Upananda is assisted by E.M.U. Chandratilake and S. Samantha, and at athletics W.A. Priyantha. The parents have shown a great deal of interest in getting their younger children involved in the basics of cricket before they get to primary school. As a result, Upanada Jayasundara has designed a fun filled way of getting all children ready for cricket.
Vidyartha-Sylvester’s one day on March 24
The 32nd limited over cricket match between Vidyartha College and St. Sylvester’s College will take place on March 24 Sunday at the Asgiriya Cricket Stadium. St. Sylvester’s won last year’s encounter by 6 wickets.
Sri Rahula Katugastota in U19 Div III level quarters
In the Singer U19 division III level I inter school cricket tournament, Sri Rahula College beat their arch rivals Sri Sumangala (St.Paul’s) College by 40 runs. Sri Rahula made 125 in 54.4 overs (Lahiru Wijeratne 24, Krishantha Kumara 21, Akah Gardiyawasam 23 n.o., Lahiru Bandara 4 for 49, Thileer Akalanka 2 for 9, Supun Gedaragoda 2 for 11, Shemil Miradya 2 for 30) and 133 in 52.3 overs (Janth Maltie 44, Krishantha Kumara 32, Lahiru Bandara 6 for 45). Sri Sumangala 111 in 38.1 overs (Avishka Pushpakumra 38, Madushan Paranavithana 5 for 35) and 107 in 39.5 overs (Avishka Pushpakumara 34 n.o., Vithanga Weeratunga 24, Shemi Miradya 22, Dilshan Arbegedera 5 for 44 and Sahan Milinda 2 for 5). The match was played at the Prisons grounds Pallekelle with Niluka Amarasena as the scorer and Suraj Dharmasiri and S.Daluwatha as umpires.
Katugastota Antonians thru’ to finals
St. Anthony’s College who beat Piliyandala Central College due to the keen efforts of top bowler Nimanka Jayatilake who had a match bag of ten wickets helped his school to enter the finals of the under 19 division II cricket tournament. In this game Piliyandala Central College made 137 in 45.1 overs (Jamith Dilshan and Ashen Rodrigo made 32 each, Nimanka Jayatilake 6 for 4, Asitha Wanninayake 3 for 32) and 150 in 41 overs (Jamith Dilshan 57, Chamod Sadura 51, Nimanka Jayatilake 4 for 66 and Sasith Hirudika 3 for 53). St. Anthony’s 151 in 53.3 overs (T Abeyakoon 29, Mohamed Kameer 24, Asitha Wanninayake 21, Sandun Sathsara 4 for 26, Ruchira Adikari 3 for 22, Heshan Madushanka 2 for 30) and 138 for 3 in 34.2 overs (Chamiduy Wickramasinghe 49, Theeksha Gunasinghe 42 n.o. Asitha Wanninayake 36, Chamod Saduru 2 for 26).
Vidyartha-Kannangara on Sunday
Vidyartha College and C.W.W. Kannangara Vidyalaya will meet in their inter school rugby match on Sunday at Nittawela grounds. This is the third outing for the two schools, Vidyartha won their first two games beating St. Sylvester’s and Mahanama. In this game the battle will be between the two respective forwards. Vidyartha playing at home are certain to play a dominant role.
Dharmaraja-Mahanama in Colombo
Dharmaraja College, will go to Ratmalana on Sunday to play Mahanama College in their first round inter school match. Dharmaraja who have beaten St. Sylvester’s College and Thurstan College, if they are to win have to play a flawless game, mindful of Mahanama College’s ability to play the high ball to maximum benefit. Both schools forwards are formidable with good rucking and driving.
Sylvester’s vs Thurstan at Pallekelle
On Sunday at Pallekelle, St. Sylvester’s who lost to Dharmaraja College and Vidyartha College will host Thurstan College in their inter-school match. In this game if the Sylvestrians play according to plan they can hold the Thurstan side, whose forwards are expected to continue their good work and give a good display.
Amesha Hettiarachchi makes Kandy proud
Amesha Hettiarachchi a student of Viharamadevi Girls College is the only athlete to be on tour to Hong Kong for the Asian Youth Athletics championship, where over thirty five countries will be in action. Amesha a top athlete at Viharamahadevi Girls College will take part in the 400m hurdles and medley relay.
Over 2500 participants at Milo kids meet
The Milo schools Grade 3 kid’s athletics meet was held at Bogambara Stadium where 215 school teams with over 2500 students were seen in action. In the boys section Ginigathena Primary school from Hatton emerged champions with Gunasekara Vidyalaya Jayewardenepura taking the number two spot and Rahula College Matara third. In the Girls section Maharagama Primary School Homagama finished one, Girls High School Kandy two, and Galimaguwa primary school Kegalle third. Then in the mixed schools event Albion Tamil Vidyalaya Hatton finished on top followed by Ananda Dassanayake primary school Kotmale and Clevetro Tamil School Hatton.
Kingwoodians in Colombo to play Thomians
Kingswood College who went down fighting to St.Peter’s College in Kandy last week will be at full strength and hoping to pull off a sensational win against the Thomians. Both teams are equally balanced and a good game of rugby is expected at Mount Lavinia.
Dharmaraja v Kingswood one-day on March 24
Dharmaraja College will play Kingswood College in their 31st limited overs cricket encounter on March 24 at the Pallekele Stadium. Last year Dharmaraja College were the winners.
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