Reviewed by Rehan Anandakumar (Web Content Team)
After a thrilling display of strength, determination and exceptional skills, Trinity Weightlifters brought pride to the College at the Youth Junior, and Senior Novices’ Weightlifting Championship held from February 23rd to 25th, 2024, at G/Poddiwala National College in Poddiwala, Mathtaka
The year 2024 began on a positive note for TCK’s weightlifters who emerged victorious in all age categories.
The results are as follows:
Under 17:
- 2nd Place – Sithnuka Ratnayake (2nd)
- 2nd Place – Onija Kodituwakku (2nd)
- 3rd Place – Nethil Tennakoon (3rd)
Under 20:
- 2nd Place – Manula Dullewe
- 2nd Place – N. Tanuj
- 2nd Place – Dhishal Thomas
- 3rd Place – Jayaram Haakesh
- 3rd Place – Ammar Zaffarullah
- 3rd Place – Sahas Maddegoda
Senior
- 2nd Place – Ravishka Dissanayake (2nd)
- 3rd Place – Yasan Kavsidu (3rd)
For the first time in Sri Lankan Weightlifting history, the Under 13 weightlifting talent Identification Statement was introduced and, Danidu Sonath brought pride to his alma mater by achieving 30 kg in Snatch and 39 kg in Clean and Jerk.
TCK’s weightlifters express their gratitude to the coach Mr. Manjula Wijerathne and Master-in-Charge Mr. Kanchana Galagoda for their tireless efforts in shaping their strengths and skills.
We wish the team the very best in their future endeavours!
