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ONSC Boxing Arena Declared Open, Strengthening Nalanda’s Proud Boxing Tradition.
The Old Nalandians’ Sports Club (ONSC) proudly announced the successful Opening Ceremony and Ceremonial Handing Over of the ONSC BOXING ARENA to Nalanda College, marking a significant milestone in the College’s Centennial Year celebrations.
The ONSC Boxing Arena was officially declared open under the patronage of the Principal of Nalanda College, Mr. U. D. Iran Champika De Silva, at a ceremony held at the Nalanda College Main Grounds on Thursday, 26th March 2026.
The occasion was graced by Distinguished Old Nalandian and 1960 Rome Olympian, DIG (Rtd) Sumith Liyanage, as the Chief Guest. Distinguished Old Nalandians Mr. Malinda Karangoda, Chairman of Sanima Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., and Mr. Nalin P. Jayasinghe, Former Captain of the Sri Lanka National Boxing Team, attended as Guests of Honour.
This landmark project, initiated by the Old Nalandians’ Sports Club and powered by Sanima Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., provides Nalanda College with its first-ever dedicated boxing arena, enabling student boxers to train in a professional environment with full ring experience. Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Old Nalandians’ Sports Club, Mr. Dinuka Chandraratne, emphasized the importance of the facility in continuing Nalanda’s rich boxing legacy. He highlighted that from 1960 Rome Olympian Sumith Liyanage to current National Champion and 2028 Olympic hopeful Umayanga Mihiran, Nalanda has produced outstanding boxing talent despite not having a dedicated boxing ring within the College. With the establishment of this new arena, he expressed confidence that many more champions will emerge and bring greater glory to Nalanda College.
Delivering the Chief Guest’s address, DIG (Rtd) Sumith Liyanage stressed the importance of discipline, determination, and resilience in boxing, noting that these qualities shape not only successful athletes but strong individuals in life. In his address, the Principal of Nalanda College, Mr. Iran Champika De Silva, expressed his sincere appreciation to the Old Nalandians’ Sports Club, Mr. Malinda Karangoda, and the team at Sanima Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. for initiating and supporting this important Centenary project, which will greatly benefit future generations of Nalandian sportsmen.
The ONSC Boxing Arena stands as a testament to the enduring commitment of the Old Nalandians’ Sports Club towards developing sporting excellence and providing world-class training facilities for young Nalandians.
Photographs courtesy of Old Nalandians’ Sports Club
