by AFZAL LAPHIR Antonian skipper Thisara Ekanayake continued his remarkable form of late by notching up his fourth century for the season in the ongoing 1st XI cricket encounter against Wesley College in Colombo. He made 119 in his team’s first innings total of 266/9 declared on the first day …
Read More »ANTONIANS BEAT NALANDA AFTER 62 YEARS
by Afzal Laphir The Antonians defeated Nalanda College Colombo convincingly by 10 wickets at Campbell Place, Colombo, to register their fifth outright win in 2024 1st XI Cricket season, adding to their successes against Dharmaraja College, Ananda College, St Sebastian’s College, and St Benedict’s College. This was the Antonians’ first …
Read More »ST.ANTHONY’S COLLEGE KANDY vs S.THOMAS’ COLLEGE MT.LAVINIA – CAN THE ANTONIANS BREAK YET ANOTHER HOODOO
St. Anthony’s College Kandy is hosting S. Thomas’ College for their traditional 1st XI Cricket encounter at Katugastota, on the 16th & 17th of February 2024. This is also a Tier-A Tournament encounter for both schools. Here’s a look at the history of the S.Thomas’-St.Anthony’s since commenced in 1916, presented …
Read More »LE MERCIER TO VON HAGT – Double Centurions at Katugastota
by Afzal Laphir Writer, an Old Antonian, and Cricket enthusiast and historian recently met up with former St. Peter’s College 1st XI Cricket Captain (1963) Tyrone LeMercier and former Sri Lanka Cricketer and Cricket Captain of St. Anthony’s College 1st XI Marlon Vonhagt in Australia recently where the trio is …
Read More »18th Ladies’ College Vs Visakha Vidyalaya Water Polo encounter – Album 2
The 18th Annual Ladies’ College Vs Visakha Vidyalaya Water Polo encounter was played on the 03rd of November at the Sugathdasa Swimming Pool Complex, Colombo. Visakha Vidyalaya won the Under 15 encounter and retained the Gunawardena Challenge Trophy and Ladies’ College won the Under 19 encounter and won back the …
Read More »Shepherdian Netball Encounter 2023
The Shepherdian Netball Encounter 2023 was played on the 18th of November at Torrington Grounds, Colombo. The tournament amongst 07 schools namely Good Shepherd Convent Kotahena, Good Shepherd Convent Kandy, Good Shepherd Convent Panadura, St. Thomas’ Girls’ School Matale, Ave Maria Convent Negombo, St. Lawrence’s Convent Wellawatte and St. Bridget’s …
Read More »17th LC BC Hockey Encounter
The 17th Annual LC BC Hockey encounter between Ladies’ College and Bishop’s College was played on the 23rd of September at the Police Park Grounds, Colombo. The Under 17 match was won by Ladies’ College 1-0 and the Under 19 match which was closely fought by both sides ended in …
Read More »Epic Showdown Looms as Ladies’ College and Bishop’s College Clash in 17th Annual Hockey Encounter
By Nuwangi Gunawardena The 17th annual hockey showdown between Ladies’ College and Bishop’s College is set to take place today, 23rd of September, at the Police Park grounds. This year’s under-19 match is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m., with the under-17 match set to ignite the fervor at 2:00 …
Read More »Schools Rugby reaching the peak; epic wins and fight to stay alive!
EXHILARATING WEEK SIX OF THE DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE 2023 By Nuwangi Gunawardena It was a week full of exciting games in Colombo and Kandy, where 12 teams (out of 14) in the Division 01 Group A took their battles to the 6th week. An enthralling Bradby 1st Leg at …
Read More »Week 4 of Schools Rugby – Thrills, Spills and Over spills
WEEK FOUR OF THE DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE By Nuwangi Gunawardena Week 4 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2023 ignited a sensational weekend of rugby, captivating the hearts of enthusiastic fans and supporters. With six highly anticipated matches on the schedule, anticipation ran high as the stage was …
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