Vijitha Central races to the fore
Athletes from Vijitha Central College Dikwella performed well at the 27th Matara District Athletics Championship, held at the Uyanwatta Stadium on the May 20 and 21, with five of their athletes being adjudged best performers in their respective age groups.
A few events had to be called off due to the prevailing bad weather and it also prevented athletes from performing at their best.
The President of the Athletics Association of Sri Lanka, Major General Palitha Fernando, the Chief Guest at the event, presented a memento to coach Y K Kularathne for his many years of service to the district. - Text and pix by P.D. de Silva Best performers at the 27th Matara District Athletics Championships Under-11 Boys: Raveesha Maduranga of Siddartha Vidyalaya (Long jump, 3.87 meters) Girls: Sadini Kavisha of Vijitha Central (100m, 15.94 seconds) Under-13 Boys: Sandeepa Samaranayaka of Rahula (Long jump, 4.33 meters) Girls: Kaveesha Minsasi of Sri Sumangala Balika (100m, 15.13 seconds) Under-15 Boys: Miyuru Sathsara of Vijitha Central (Putt shot, 10.20 meters) Girls: Indurangi Sathsarani of Vijitha Central (200m, 28.8 seconds) Under-17 Boys: Mahesh Tharaka of Vijitha Central (400m hurdles, 59.7 seconds) Girls: Piumi Wasana of Vijitha Central (400m, 65.9 seconds) Under-19 Boys: Akila Imantha Nilaweera of St. Servatius (110m hurdles, 15.8 seconds) Girls: Dilini Mihirani of St. Mary’s Convent (400m, 68.3 seconds) Open Boys: Dulan Priyashantha (400m, 48.8 seconds) Girls: Tiluni Menaka (Putt Shot, 10.71 meters)