Review by Thisal Rajapakse (Captain – Weightlifting Team)
Trinity College weightlifting team continued its strong form in 2025, winning the Central Province Weightlifting Championship held on 3rd and 4th August at the University of Peradeniya.
The team performed with consistency and commitment, emerging as Under-17 Champions, Under-20 Champions, and securing the Overall Championship title. This was their second major achievement of the year, having earlier won the 2025 National Weightlifting Championship.
Across the two-day encounter, Trinitians earned a total of 12 medals: five gold, four silver, and three bronze.
Gold Medalists
Under 17
- 102 kg – Kumath Epa
- 102+ kg – Pankaja Wickramasinghe
Under 20
- 89 kg – Yasan Kavsidu
- 96 kg – Umair Akram
- 109+ kg – Sadil Angammana
Silver Medalists
Under 20
- 55 kg – Waqidh Ali
- 73 kg – Sithnuka Rathnayake
- 81 kg – Joshua Kottage
- 96 kg – Dhessaka Pallegedara
Bronze Medalists
Under 17
- 55 kg – Dhiren de Saram
- 61 kg – Kavishnu Vijayakumar
Under 20
- 73 kg – Heshan Kumarawanse
Trinity topped the points table with 125 points. Weera Keppetipola Central College and Poramadulla Central College followed with 55 points each, while St Thomas’ College, Matale, finished with 35 points.
The team wishes to express gratitude to Coach Mr Manjula Wijerathne for his commitment and to Master-in-Charge Mr Kamal Nissanka for his guidance and support throughout the tournament.
