Bathutha House champs

Bathutha House emerged champions at the Hejaaz International School InterHouse Sports Meet for the Boys’ Section with Khaldun House finishing up as runners-up. The event was held at the Sugadathasa Stadium in Colombo with the participation of students, staff members and parents.

Salman Faris of Khaldun House and Ansaf Malik of Thabari House emerged joint champions in track and field events in the Under-19 age category. Shakir Cader of Khaldun House became the champion of the Under- 17 age group while Bathutha’s Amri Munthazir was the champion of Under-15 age category. Hassen Ashker of Khandun House emerged the Under-13 champ while Azmeth Mahir of Thabari House and Uzman Thahir of Bathutha House became the Under-11 and Under-9 age group champions respectively.

Apart from track and field events held on the day, the Karate Drill Display took the focus of all who were present while the parents’ Tug- o- War and the Old Boys’ 4x100m Relay events kept the spectators well entertained.

Investigation Consultant at the Anti Corruption Secretariat of the Prime Minister’s Office and former Senior Superintendent of Police, Mahil Dole graced the occasion as chief guest. Director of Hejaaz International School, H e f r a z H i z bu l l a h and Managing Director N. M. M. Hizbullah gave away the awards to the winners.

Earlier in the day the national flag and the house flags were hoisted at the colourful opening ceremony. The national anthem was sung by the school choir and the games flag was hoisted by the games prefect Aashiq Ahamed Faizal.