By A J M Mushtaq – Vice President SACKOBA The history of St. Anthony’s College Kandy is a remarkable tale of resilience, dedication, and excellence. This prestigious institution’s journey began in the 19th century and has left an indelible mark on the education landscape of Sri Lanka. Foundation and Early …
Read More »THISARA BREAKS JACK ANDERSON’S 106 YEAR-OLD RECORD
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 »Inaugural Relay Olympiad with Fondre
FONDRE Fat Spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt) Ltd., is delighted to announce its collaboration as the main sponsor of the inaugural Relay Olympiad organized by the past athletes of St. Bridget’s Convent and St. Joseph’s College together with Quadrangle, scheduled for January 27th at the Torrington Grounds, …
Read More »Sacred Heart Convent Galle Celebrated her 127th Anniversary with all the dignity and solemnity!
Sacred Heart Convent, a leading girls’ school imparting quality education to young girls in the South celebrated her 127th anniversary with all the dignity and solemnity. Founded by a group of five Reverend Sisters from Belgium on 24th November 1896 as a Catholic school with a few students, Sacred Heart …
Read More »Sri Lankan Schools Excel at Varsity Boat Races in Malaysia
A group of 15 athletes from Colombo schools took part in the Varsity Boat Races in Putrajaya, held from 3rd to 8th Oct 2023. The Varsity Boat Races is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The event had the participation of around 400 students from …
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 »ROYAL COLOMBO GOLF CLUB WINS THE 120th BURDETT TROPHY, PUFFIN CUP & MASTERS’ TROPHY.
Historic Golfing Tournaments Conclude with Thrilling Matches at Royal Colombo Golf Club By: Afflli Raheem The Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) and the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) recently concluded a momentous day of golfing hosted at the RCGC of four prestigious tournaments, marking a significant milestone in the history …
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 …
Read More »SCHOOLS RUGBY – TOP TEAMS GETTING INTO THE TOP GEAR
WEEK 3 OF THE DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE 2023 By Nuwangi Gunawardena Week 3 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2023 brought a thrilling weekend of rugby action as six exciting games were lined up for eager fans and supporters. As the weekend unfolded, the atmosphere was electric, and …
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