Wattala Lyceum International School and St. Joseph Vaz College Win Overall Titles at All-Island Schools Athletics Championship

Wattala Lyceum International School and St. Joseph Vaz College in Wennappuwa emerged as the overall champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories, respectively, at the 40th All-Island Schools Athletics Championship, which concluded at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama.

The five-day competition brought together more than 2,000 student athletes from schools across Sri Lanka, providing a platform for young competitors to showcase their athletic talents.

In the girls’ category, Wattala Lyceum International School secured the overall championship. Dharmapala College in Pannipitiya finished as runners-up, while Ave Maria Convent claimed third place.

In the boys’ category, St. Joseph Vaz College in Wennappuwa won the overall championship. Maris Stella College in Thimbirigaskatuwa finished second, while Rahula College in Matara secured third place.

Individual awards also recognised outstanding performances during the competition. Risansa Hirupama of Wattala Lyceum International School was named the best female athlete, while K. M. K. Dilshan of D. S. Senanayake Central College in Dehiattakandiya was recognised as the best male athlete.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage and Deputy Minister Sugath Thilakaratne attended the final day’s awards ceremony.

The championship celebrated the achievements of school athletes from across the country, highlighting the importance of sports development and competitive opportunities for young people in Sri Lanka.