The Provincial Sports Meet 2024, organized by the Department of Education – Central Province, saw an outstanding performance by the Trinity College Table Tennis teams at the Provincial Sports Complex in Digana on August 27th, 2024. The event brought together talented players from across the province, with Trinity College emerging as a dominant force across multiple categories.
Under 18 Team Event – Champions
Trinity College’s Under 18 Table Tennis team emerged victorious, claiming the championship title with stellar performances throughout the tournament. The team showcased remarkable skill, defeating Vidyartha College 3-1 in the semi-finals, and following it up with a clean sweep victory over Dharmaraja College (3-0) in the finals. This triumph marks a significant achievement for the team and further solidifies their position as top contenders in the sport.
Team Members:
- Senhiru Deegalla
- Shafiullah Akram
- Yevan Herath Bandara
- Vikum Dissanayake
- Diluk Alexander
- P. Sukesh
Under 16 Team Event – 3rd Place
In a hard-fought competition, the Under 16 team managed to secure 3rd place after a challenging semi-final against Vidyartha College. Displaying grit and determination, they bounced back to defeat St. Sylvester’s College in the 3rd place play-off, with a score of 3-1.
Team Members:
- Lasas Somachandra
- Leeshitha Gunathillake
- Yasiru Gunawardhana
Under 20 Singles Event – Champion and Runner-Up
In the Under 20 Singles event, where 3 players from each school competed, Trinity College dominated the finals, with two of its players reaching the final round. Shafiullah Akram secured the championship, while Akesh Dimantha claimed the 1st runner-up position, marking a historic double victory for the school in this category.
- Champion: Shafiullah Akram
- Runner-Up: Akesh Dimantha
A Team Effort
The success of the Trinity College Table Tennis teams was made possible through the dedicated efforts of their coach, Mr. Sampath Kumara, and the support of the Master-in-Charge (MIC), Mr. Naveen Abeysekara. Their guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping the teams into formidable competitors.
Trinity College’s table tennis achievements at the Provincial Sports Meet 2024 are a testament to the school’s unwavering commitment to excellence in sports, and we look forward to more victories in the future.
