Twenty-three marksmen from Trinity College, Kandy, qualified for the national-level shooting competition at the Sri Lanka Schools Shooting Sport Association (SLSSSA) Provincial Rifle Shooting Meet, held on 10 October 2026 at Ranabima Royal College, Peradeniya. Competing across the Under-16, Under-18 and Under-20 age categories, the marksmen secured their places at the next stage of the competition, representing the College at the national level.
The meet brought together young marksmen from across the Central Province, providing them with an opportunity to demonstrate their skill, precision, discipline and sportsmanship. It also served as a qualifying event for the national-level competition.
The following Trinity marksmen qualified for the national-level competition:
Under-16 Age Category
- Master Sandul Senarathne
- Master Vaishnavan Suresh
- Master Lithira De Silva
- Master Mark Jayarathne
- Master Isandu Karunanaike
- Master Senula Wickeamasinghe
- Master Kalitha Kularathne
- Master Saveen Subasinghe
- Master Raveesh Ranaweera
- Master Shane Samaraarachchi
- Master Adiv Senarathne
Under-18 Age Category
- Master Theshan Rathnayake
- Master Thejana Rathnayake
- Master Isitha Karunarathne
- Master Viyon Vijekumar
Under-20 Age Category
- Master Disath Jayasinghe
- Master Chamath Thilakaratne
- Master Suhail Siraj
- Master Randul Amarasinghe
- Master Sadew Subasinghe
- Master Ramiru Ariyawamsa
- Master Shamen Udupuldeniya
- Master Tharik Younus
The qualification of these marksmen reflects their dedication, perseverance and commitment to the sport. Their progress has been supported by their coach, Mr Indrarathna Weerasinghe, and teacher-in-charge, Mrs Kithmini Wimalasena.
We wish the selected marksmen every success as they prepare to represent Trinity College, Kandy, at the national-level competition.
Article by Chamath Thilakaratne
