Review by Krishiv Eekash, Disalana Jayasooriya and Isija Thilkarathne
The eagerly awaited Sports’ Meet of Trinity College Kandy 2024 was held over three days of thrilling competition as five senior and junior houses battled for championship trophies and medals. Due to weather induced health concerns, the event was extended over three days to ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes and spectators.
As such, heats of all track events concluded during the 28th and 29th of February.
A myriad of track events, showcasing the speed and agility of athletes from Oorlof, Simiths, Garret, CBH, and Lemuel houses were observed.
On the final day, 1st of March 2024, a spectacular Drill Display by the students of grades 6&7, entertained an enthusiastic audience. Next, squads of the houses did their best with the march pass. Without a doubt, CBH emerged first in at this competition.
On the first of March, the Chief Guest Hon. Tikiri Kobbekaduwa, an old boy of the college graced the awards ceremony held in the Quadrangle of the school. Speaking at the event, the Chief Guest congratulated champions and acknowledged the 19 new records made at this year’s inter-house athletic meet.
The Sports Meet at Trinity College Kandy 2024 is not only a platform for athletic prowess but also fosters a sense of unity and pride among the students, showcasing the school’s commitment to development and excellence in sports.
The results are as follows:
March Past – Junior
Position House Points
1st Squealary House 75.40
2nd Saunders House 71.00
3rd Gibson House 69.20
4th Sahayam House 66.60
5th Pilcher House 65.20
March Past – Senior
Position House Points
1st Central Boarding House 80.20
2nd Simithaaratchy House 76.00
3rd Garret House 72.60
4th Lemuel House 70.40
5th Oorloff House 70.20
Relay Champions
Junior – Sahayam House
Senior – Lemuel House
The competition concluded with the Senior and Junior Houses being placed as follows:
Senior Houses
Central Boarding House – 1st Place (771 points)
Oorloff House – 2nd Place (433 points)
Simithraaratchy House – 3rd Place (375 points)
Lemuel House – 4th Place (370 points)
Garret House – 5th Place (326 points)
Junior Houses
Pilcher House – 1st Place (260 points)
Sahayam House – 2nd Place (257 points)
Squealery House – 3rd Place (251 points)
Saunders House – 4th Place (200 points)
Gibson House – 5th Place (189 points)
The 2024 Inter House Track and Field Competition was an extremely successful event. Our thanks go to the Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB, the Vice Principal, Mr. Krishanthan Anthonydas, the Prefect of Games, Mr. Gihan Samarasekara, the Secretary of Athletics, Mr. Jagath Kalugampitiya, the academic and non-academic staff, the PROMWEB [the Trinity College Media Unit, Trinity College Promotions, and the Web Content Team], and all the students who participated in this event, and all the other contributors who made this event a success.
Inter-house Road Race – 2024
Inter-house track and field competition – 2024
March Past & Drill | Inter-house track and field competition – 2024
Awarding Ceremony | Inter-house track and field competition – 2024
