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Review by Cheruka Rajanayake & Mr Subash Dhanasekara (Automotive Society) A workshop was organized by the Automotive Society, to raise awareness on basic procedures to follow in using and maintaining laptops. This workshop was primarily for students and academic staff. Since laptops have become the main type of computers in use today among both students and teachers, and considering the fact that the cost of new laptops has risen above the financial scope of many of us, we thought that it would be very useful if we could educate them on good practices of laptop usage, which will essentially elongate their usable life, and increase their MTTF (Mean Time To Failure). The workshop was planned as a two-day session, but many opted for the session on Friday which was held on 11th of October, from 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Napier Hall. It was conducted as a practical demonstration targeting an audience of about 20 heads. Master Cheruka Rajanayake, the President of the Automotive Society conducted the practical demonstration of dismantling a laptop and servicing it, while imparting valuable practical knowledge on the process, while Mr. Subash Dhanasekara, MIC of the Automotive Society added the necessary theoretical components. Three laptops were serviced on-site, a Dell Vostro, HP and a modern era Dell Laptop from one of the attending masters. Participants were educated on the following aspects: Session concluded with all the three laptops being re-assembled and releasing for use.
Reviewed by Shaluka Herath (Web Content Team) Trinity faced off against Royal on home soil in the 18th encounter for the coveted J.C.A. Corea Memorial Cup. On the afternoon of September 25, 2024, at the Asgiriya Stadium, the hockey team gave the home fans something to cherish. In an intense and hard-fought battle, the Trinitians emerged triumphant over their rivals, securing the championship. A dominant performance, made even more exhilarating by the valiant charge of the opposition, resulted in a final score of 3-2 in favor of the Lions, adding yet another trophy to the team’s cabinet and fueling the sports spirit of the college. M.R.M. Arkam once again proved his class, netting two crucial goals and earning the ‘Best Attacking Player’ award for his consistent and dynamic performance throughout the match. Thenuka Mallawarachchi, Trinity’s goalkeeper, was equally instrumental in securing the win. His outstanding saves under immense pressure earned him the ‘Best Goalkeeper’ award. The match was a testament to the team’s skill, determination, and teamwork as they lifted the J.C.A. Corea Memorial Cup after an exhilarating contest. Behind every pass, every goal, and every block lies countless hours of practice and the undying dedication of the players and coaches alike. Finally, we must thank and acknowledge the hard work put in by coaches Mohomad Rifaz and Mohomad Ashraff, alongside MIC Mahesh Udurawana, for contributing to the continual success of the hockey team. The members of the squad: Sasika Senevirathne (Captain) Mohomad Aaqeel (Vice-Captain) Hesandu Niduwara Stephan Fernando Thenuka Mallawaarachchi Himath Manamperi Raihan Rizvie Yogaraja Thakshilan Rajamahendran Kirubashan Tevin Liyanage Thenuk Ekanayake Trehan Sinnen Balasubramaniam Gogulnath Mohomad Arkam Sudam Santhush Sadew Subasinghe Menod Koralegedara Menul Dissanayake Mathisha Gamage Lakshan Jayawardane
On September 26, 2024, the spirit of late Master Shabeer Ahamed resonated powerfully at Kondadeniya Kanishta Vidyalaya, an underprivileged school that holds great promise but lacks resources. In a beautiful tribute to their beloved friend and brother, students and teachers from Trinity College Kandy came together to honor Shabeer’s memory in a way that embodied the humility and generosity he exemplified during his life. As the Trinitians arrived at the school, they were greeted with warm smiles and colorful flowers by the students of Kondadeniya. This heartfelt welcome reflected the kindness that Shabeer consistently shared with everyone around him. In that moment, it was clear that Shabeer’s legacy was alive, as both groups of students engaged in an exchange of warmth and affection. The day was not just about donating supplies; it was an opportunity to embody Shabeer’s spirit of humility and connection. The Trinitians rolled up their sleeves, working alongside the students to unload goods from the lorries, echoing Shabeer’s belief that true service lies in active participation and camaraderie. With every box they lifted, they were reminded of the joy that comes from helping others, a joy Shabeer had always radiated. As they organized the donated items—ranging from badminton rackets to stationery supplies—laughter filled the air, reminiscent of the joy Shabeer brought into their lives. His friends took this moment to reflect on the values he held dear, recognizing that they could honor him not only with material gifts but also by sharing time, stories, and smiles. Together, they created a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the unity and friendship that Shabeer cherished. A particularly touching moment occurred when Mr. Mahesh Wijesekara presented a framed photograph of Shabeer to be displayed during the event. Shabeer’s mother later requested to keep the photograph, a symbol of her son’s enduring impact on those who loved him. This act of remembrance connected the present with the past, highlighting how Shabeer’s spirit continued to inspire kindness and generosity among his friends. Throughout the day, it became evident that this project was more than a charitable endeavor; it was a reflection of Shabeer’s essence. His friends, through their actions, exemplified the humility he embodied in life. They shared laughter, stories, and camaraderie with the students of Kondadeniya, fostering connections that transcended socio-economic boundaries. In doing so, they honored Shabeer by replicating the warmth and empathy he was known for. In a beautiful and meaningful way, the Trinitians paid tribute to Shabeer, celebrating his life rather than mourning his loss. They chose to reflect his spirit of humility by ensuring that the students of Kondadeniya felt valued and supported. This project stood as a testament to the impact one individual can have on many, as Shabeer’s friends carried forward his legacy through their compassionate actions. As the day drew to a close, the Trinitians left Kondadeniya Kanishta Vidyalaya, not only with the satisfaction of having made a meaningful contribution but also with a deeper understanding of the importance of humility and connection. Their experience served as a lasting reminder of the values Trinity instilled in them—values that would continue to guide their actions in the future. This memorial project was a beautiful representation of Shabeer Ahamed’s life, showing that true greatness lies not in recognition but in the simple act of giving and connecting with others. Through their efforts, the Trinitians ensured that Shabeer’s spirit lived on, reminding everyone that humility, compassion, and friendship are the true markers of a meaningful life. Article by Jason Wijeyeweera
Review by Muhammed Jameel (Web Content Team) The Commonwealth Weightlifting Youth, Junior, and Senior Championship 2024 took place from September 17th to 21st in Suva, Fiji, featuring over 300 athletes from 30+ Commonwealth nations. Abidh Jameel, a former Senior Prefect, Ryde Gold Medalist, and Lionsman, was selected to represent Sri Lanka in the Junior (Under 20) category, competing in the 96kg weight class. He earned this opportunity following his outstanding performance at the 2023 National Youth, Junior, and Senior Weightlifting Meet in Polonnaruwa. In the Snatch event, Abidh successfully lifted 90kg and 97kg in his first two attempts, but his third attempt at 103kg was unsuccessful as he couldn’t secure the bar overhead. In the Clean and Jerk, he lifted 120kg and 125kg successfully. His final attempt at 130kg saw him complete the Clean but fail to finish the Jerk due to a brief blackout. Abidh’s combined total of 222kg placed him 4th in the fiercely competitive 96kg category. The Trinity community warmly congratulates Abidh on this impressive achievement and extends its best wishes as he continues to strive for excellence. His participation highlights the progress of Trinity Weightlifting on the international stage.
We are proud to announce the exceptional performance of our students in the International A Level (IAL) examinations held in May/June 2024. We are excited to share their outstanding results. High Achievers MOHAMMED UMMAR AHLAK BARY Sugumar Madhushakar Abdul Basith Mran U.G.D. Adithya W.W.M.R.R.N. Weerasekara Sithija Sejan Gamage Rashan Manindra Fonseka M.V.C.S. Perera
As the August vacation commenced, the staff of Trinity College, Kandy waited with bated breath for the Outbound Training program, which was conducted from the 7th – 14th of August under the teams of Alpha, Bravo, Charli and Delta. The training was conducted for each team over a period of two days at TELA, which was a memorable journey that would reshape perspectives and bring the staff closer together as a team. The teams were gathered punctually at 6:45 AM, ready for what the day would bring. At TELA the staff was warmly welcomed by Mr. Shehan Pilapitiya and his dedicated team, alongside the Principal, Vice Principal, and Co-Vice Principal. Their warm greetings and the sight of beautifully arranged rooms with fresh sheets was met with much appreciation from the staff. The training began with a session outlining the program. The staff learnt that the purpose of this training was to help them navigate through VUCA environments—those that are volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. As the training unfolded, indeed they found themselves challenged in unimaginable ways. Each team was divided into groups and faced a series of competitions, which included creating a unique haka and other thrilling activities. Some of these were truly daring, pushing many beyond what was possible. The PT sessions were another revelation. It reminded many of the importance of taking ‘me time’—to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. A few simple exercises each day can keep anyone fit as a fiddle. Throughout these activities, communication and collaboration were key to success. While winning was the goal for both groups in the team, it was far from easy. Decisions had to be made on the spot, plans had to be adapted, and the staff learned the value of flexibility. These exercises helped them to get to know colleagues across different sections, understanding their strengths and areas where they needed support. This bonding is crucial for any institution to function smoothly. One of the highlights of the training was the outdoor cooking challenge. As the saying goes, “Too many cooks spoil the broth,” but in this scenario, it was just the opposite. With limited resources and the pressure of time, the team had to come together, plan, and execute a meal that would not only be edible but also tasty. This activity taught them the importance of resourcefulness, creativity, and most importantly, the value of collective effort. Each team member played a vital role, whether it was gathering firewood, prepping ingredients, or maintaining the fire. The result wasn’t just a meal—it was a testament to teamwork and perseverance. Adding to the adventure, the weather decided to challenge Team Delta a bit further. A sudden downpour threatened to wash away their spirits, but instead, it only made them stronger. They adapted quickly, modifying their plans to continue despite the rain. This experience reminded many that much like in life, challenges are inevitable but, the ability to push through and stay resilient is more important. One activity that particularly stood out was the ‘lava game.’ This exercise was a powerful metaphor for the daily challenges faced by the staff. It taught them the importance of multitasking, setting clear goals, recognizing and overcoming obstacles, and most importantly, supporting each other even in competition. The goal was to reach the finish line despite interference from Mr. Pilapitiya and his team, who represented the external forces trying to hinder the progress. Through this game, the staff realized that the Trinity family must always stand as one. In conclusion, what started as a two-day retreat turned into a transformative experience. It reinforced the strength of the community and reminded everyone of the power of unity, adaptability, and resilience. Whether it was cooking under the open sky, racing against the rain, or strategizing in the lava game, every challenge brought the staff closer and taught them that together, they could overcome multitudes. The staff would like to thank Mr. Shane de Silva for his meticulous attention to every detail and precocious planning, and to Mr. Shehan Pilapitiya of Outbound Adventures and his remarkable team for organizing the most interesting two days. A special thank you goes to the CEC for arranging this remarkable opportunity to grow and connect as a team. Finally, to the staff at TELA, especially Nimali, whose hospitality made the stay both comfortable and memorable. Written by Fathima Majeed and Bryan Senaratne
ලංකාව තුළ බැබළෙන පාසල් ද්විත්වයක මුළු කන්ද උඩරට පුරාම සැරසූ ජය ඝෝෂා අතරට ලාංකික සම්ප්රදාය මුසු කිරීමට ත්රිත්ව විදුහල සමත් විය.උඩරැටියන් හට ආවේණික වූ වෙස් නර්තන ශිල්පයත් ඒ හා සමගම එන වෙස් ඇඳුම් කට්ටලය දේවාභරණ හා සමාන වන්නකි.මීට අවුරුදු සිය ගණනාවක් සිට පැමිණෙන සම්ප්රදාය වාසනාවේ සංකේතයක් ද වේ. මෙවැනිම ලාංකික නර්තන සම්ප්රදායන් තුළ එන පහතරට සම්ප්රදායට ද අයත් දෙවොල් ඇඳුම් කට්ටලයද ශිල්පීන්ද ශ්රී ලාංකික ප්රාදේශීය සම්ප්රදායද එක් කොට නවීනත්වය විදහා දක්වමින් ලංකාවේ විශාලතම රග්බි ක්රීඩා උළෙලේදී ක්රීඩකයන් හට සුභාසිරි පතමින් ද නරඹන්නන්ට ආස්වාදය ලබාදෙමින් ද ක්රීඩාවෙන් වර්ණවත් වූ මෙදා නර්තනයෙන් චිත්රවත් කිරීමට ත්රිත්ව විද්යාලීය ජාතික නර්තන හා වාදන කණ්ඩායමට හැකි විය. හැඩතල ,රේඛාවන් අත්පා එකා මෙන් හසුරවා අවකාශය භාවිතය තුළිමුත් දේශීය වාද්ය භාණ්ඩ වූ ගැටබෙරය, යක් බෙරය, දවුල, තම්මැට්ටම හා ගායනා මුසුවූ විචිත්රවත් ප්රසාංගික අත්දැකීමක් මෙම ක්රීඩාව හා එක් විය. මෙවැනි ක්රීඩාවන් හා සාම්ප්රදායිකත්වය අගය කිරෙමින් ත්රිත්ව විදුහලේදී ශිෂ්යයන් හට ක්රීඩාවන් තුළින් ශක්තිමත් හා ජවසම්පන්න පෞරුෂයක්ද ආකල්පයන්ද ගොඩනගා ගනිමින් එම පෞරුෂත්වය හා ආකල්පයන්ට සම්ප්රදාය, කලාව යන ආභරණ පළන්දා ත්රිත්ව විදු මව සමාජයට පරිපූර්ණ මිනිසෙක් බිහි කිරයි. ලිපිය: Avishka Wanigasekara, Ishanka Nawarathna, Thiynuwan Nawarathna (සිංහල සාහිත්ය සංගමය)
Reviewed by Shaluka Herath and Nimuthu Pathiraja This is not just a review but rather a reflection on the hopes of all Trinitians, the efforts of the players, and the yearning for the Bradby Shield. A hunt that began in 2015 ended with the game down to a last-minute nail-biter, made all the more thrilling by the charge of the Lions. After a close first leg at the Royal Sports Complex, where Trinity gained a minor advantage of one point, the second leg was set up to be a tense and decisive 70 minutes. Pallekele was ready. The atmosphere was unlike anything seen before. Both Royalists and Trinitians were ready to cheer themselves hoarse, each determined to support their team to the fullest, The Lions had been treated to a very simple yet meaningful send-off on Friday, which undoubtedly helped boost the confidence of the players and added additional excitement and anticipation to the game The First Half The NDB drone passed the ball to Royal’s Idris Farook to kick off the game. A valiant offense by Royal from the get-go put immense pressure on the Trinity defense, which struggled to keep them out. Royal’s Yuwan Pathirana kicked the ball through the defense and collected it to successfully put the first points on the board within the first two minutes of the game. Subsequently, Yahiya Nabeel executed a perfect conversion kick to extend their initial lead. (RC 07-00 TCK) However, Royal conceded a penalty soon after the try, which Trinity seized, to get off the mark with a kick at goal. Shan Althaf, the young kicker, made no errors to close in on Royal (RC 07-03 TCK). The match was in full swing as both teams displayed outstanding teamwork and determination to try and bring home the coveted Bradby shield. While in a disadvantaged position, Trinity side was reduced to fourteen as Minula Yaddehige received a yellow card for a dangerous tackle, which added to the pressure. Even though Royal pushed on this advantage, the once-broken defense bounced back to stop the charge. Trinity skipper Thisanga Dissanayake thwarted his Royal counterpart Thivain Perera’s effort with a timely intervention on the try line. Moments later, kickers on both sides got their opportunity as each side conceded penalties. Opting for a kick at goal, Trinity’s Shan Althaf displayed his abilities to even the aggregate, but Royal’s Idris Farook helped regain the lead on the aggregate with a stunning kick (RC 10-06 TCK). Through a beautiful push by the Lions, Yewan Hulangamuwa was able to kick the ball over the Tuskers, giving Minula Yaddehige the path to bounce back from his yellow card with a magnificent try. He gathered the ball and crossed the line. In similar fashion, Shan Althaf converted the try to return the lead to Trinity (RC 10-13 TCK). Despite such a comeback from the Lions, the first half saw a continuation of Royal’s initial dominance. A penalty conceded by Trinity allowed Royal’s Yahiya Nabeel to level the scores after choosing to kick the ball to goal. Royal ended the first half with something for Trinity to reflect on, in the dressing room. A much-anticipated maul gave Royal’s Ayyash Shiyam the opportunity to dive deep into enemy territory to secure their second try, which was converted by Idris Farook to finalize a 7-point lead. Half Time: Half Time: Trinity College 13 (1 try, 1 conversion, 2 penalties) – Royal College 20 (2 tries 2 conversions, 2 penalties) Second Half The second half proved to be one of redemption for Team TCK. While charging towards points as a team, Trinity defense also remained resolute, giving no opportunity for points to be scored. Trinity, deciding to capitalize on a penalty, allowed Shan Althaf to put the boot to ball and score the first points of the half, marking the initial offense as a fruitful one (RC 20-16 TCK). The game became intensely dramatic with only five minutes remaining on the clock, after a long back-and-forth, Trinity got the chance to even the aggregate again as a penalty was awarded for Royal’s shortcoming in rolling away at the breakdown. Shan Althaf managed to seize the opportunity with a magnificent kick, after which three more points were added to the board in favor of Trinity with yet another flawless penalty, setting Trinity at an advantage (RC 20-22 TCK). However, this lead was short-lived as Royal’s Yahiya Nabeel managed to level the aggregate with a magnificent kick in the final minutes of the game. This tightened the lid on the Lions’ Bradby hopes (RC 23-22 TCK) On the last play of the game, Royal conceded a penalty to Trinity. The dwindling hope was reignited. On a risky call, Trinity decided to go for points and kick the ball from quite the distance. The in form young Althaf stepped forward, with 53 meters between him and victory. The silent Lions in the den emerged in one unified roar as the ball fell between the posts and the referee blew his final whistle. Those donning red, gold and blue had finally ended the hunt. The crowd flooded the field, and players were filled with emotion. Trinitians, past and present, brimmed with pride. Trinity College had won the Bradby. The decade-long pilgrimage was finally over. And as the last charge went thundering towards the twilight goal, the final score of the second leg was 25-23 and a total aggregate of 42-39 both in favor of Trinity College. It is important to recognize the talents of players from both teams, who contributed to the suspenseful 70 minutes of a glorious Saturday. The Royal squad, despite being unable to hold onto the shield, made sure not to give it up easily, maintaining fort up until the last minute and proving themselves a worthy opponent. We need to take a moment to highlight the incredible team spirit and sportsmanship shown by both teams. The players from Trinity and Royal captured the heart of what rugby is all about: fierce competition
by Janudha Illangasekera – Grade 5D I woke up early, today was the day of the fifth-grade annual school trip! When I got to school it was 6:30 a.m., the teachers marked the register and students of grade 5 set off to the bus. Two classes had to go in one bus, and everyone ran around the bus to find a good seat, once all the kids settled down the bus started moving. What the fifth graders didn’t know was that this was the beginning of an extravagant, beautiful expedition. The members of the trip headed to Pinnawala, where we would visit four exciting and adventurous places. The first stop was “Ape Gama”. The village wasn’t connected with the outside world, every piece of furniture in the mud huts was of old style. We first visited the village doctor who showed us all the ancient medicines and told us how he cures people without any modern medical equipment. Then we visited the village chief, who showed us old instruments used to make food. He even showed us an old torture device which was used to punish villagers who committed crimes in the olden days. Then was the most exciting of the events, when a villager took a real-life python and wrapped it around his neck like it was rubber! Then he took out a flute, and when he started playing it the python started dancing! On our way back we spotted the “Wee Bissa” which was a traditional structure in the olden days used to store grains. While walking back to the bus one of the students asked a teacher what our next stop was, and she said that it was the elephant orphanage! When we got to the orphanage the students stuttered with excitement as we walked down the path to see the elephants bathing! Some laughed, some screamed when we saw more than forty elephants bathing in a crystal-clear river. The elephants wandered around waving their tremendously big feet. After a while one elephant stepped on land, soon followed by more until it became an elephant parade! Everyone cleared away to let these majestic animals pass. While returning to the bus the teacher announced that our next stop would be the Pinnawala Zoo! The Pinnawala Zoo was the first open zoo in the country and the students were very excited to see it, so we scrambled onto the bus towards the zoo. It only took a few minutes to reach the zoo. When we got there, most of the students ran around and a hand full of them marveled at the rabbits, ducks and turtles loitering in the area. After a while, the teachers led us deeper into the zoo where we were about to see majestic creatures we had never seen before. Our class teacher led us up some stairs and onto a balcony. At first, nobody could see anything but then someone spotted something on a rock, everyone advanced to get a closer look to see a real-life leopard! The students stared in amazement and shock as the leopard started prowling around. Soon after we were wandering down the path. The students thought we were going to see another animal, but the teachers led us to an open building. Here we enjoyed a sumptuous lunch of rice and chicken. After lunch, the young explorers set off to discover another gorgeous animal. We were walking when someone shouted, “Look a Bengal tiger!” Everyone turned their heads to see a tremendously sized Bengal tiger! The tiger was quite a distance away, but you could see it loitering in its cage slowly. Afterwards, we got back onto the bus. The teacher announced that our final stop would be the elephant dung paper factory! When we entered the factory the first thing we saw were dozens of shelves, full of huge sheets of paper which we were yet to know were made of elephant dung! One of the workers took us to a different room which was where he showed us how they make elephant dung paper. He said that the first thing they do is put the dung in a big water tank that warms it and burns all the germs in it. He mentioned that they mix it with other scraps of paper and then put it into a machine which flattens it into the paper shape and left to dry. After it dries up the texture of the paper is very rough, so they iron the paper to make it soft! The worker then took us to the gift shop, some of the students who had money bought some elephant dung products like notebooks and files. Finally, we headed home. On the bus ride back to school the participants of the trip chattered about what they had seen on the expedition. Most of them slept while a few of them were dancing to music. When my parents picked me up at 6: 30 p.m., I told them all the exciting events that occurred during the trip and how the fifth-grade annual educational expedition came to an end.
By Chaniru Senhas & Rehan Anandakumar (Web Content Team) Trinity College defeated Royal College, Colombo in the first leg of the 78th Bradby Shield, 17-16, at the Royal Complex, on the 24th of August 2024. The 78th round of this classic school rugby rivalry culminated at a crowded Royal Complex, where the host team started significantly ahead. Both sides demonstrated their capabilities, with Trinity executing promising attacking plays and Royal dominating possession. Thanks to the professional refereeing on display, the game was closely monitored for fairness and accuracy. Trinity gave a kickable penalty for offside in the 10th minute, and Idris Farook took advantage of the opportunity, kicking the ball perfectly to open the scoring. (RC 03, 00 TCK) Trinity swiftly evened the score after Royal’s No. 08, Ayyash Shiyam, committed an obstruction infraction. Shaan Althaaf smoothly converted the simple penalty, keeping the game intensely contested. (RC 03–03 TCK) Trinity then seized momentum, executing a strong rolling maul that knocked Royal backward. Their continuous pressure through a series of pick-and-drives forced Royal’s defenders to the breakdown, providing the ideal opportunity for Shaan Althaf to execute a fantastic tactical cross-kick to winger Murad Raizan, who scored the match’s first try. This phase of play was executed under the watchful eyes of the professional refereeing team, ensuring that the game was played within the rules.(RC 03-08 TCK) Royal promptly responded with a penalty kick by Idris Farook, cutting the lead to two points. Shortly after, Royal launched another attack, with Nabeel Yahiya making considerable gains within Trinity’s 22-meter line. This drew more defenders, allowing winger Fahad Nazaar to score under the posts following a pick-and-drive. Farook converted the simple extra points to give Royal the lead and move the momentum back in their favour. (RC 13–08 TCK) The game moved well, with Royal asserting authority in the dying minutes of the half. Despite being granted a kickable penalty, Royal chose to kick to the corner, but Trinity’s defence stood firm. The professional refereeing ensured that every decision was fair and unbiased, contributing to the tension and excitement of the match. Royal led by five points at halftime. Halftime: Royal College 13 (1T, 1C, 2P) over Trinity College 08 (1T, 1P). Trinity dominated the second half, controlling both territory and possession. Their constant pressure compelled Royal to commit a series of penalties. Trinity’s initial scrum pick for a simple penalty went astray, but they quickly got another penalty. This time, Shaan Althaf hit a remarkable 48-meter kick to cut the gap and keep Trinity in the contest. (RC 13–11 TCK) Trinity took advantage of the situation once more as Royal’s penalty count increased, and Shaan Althaf rose to the occasion with assurance. With a superb 46-meter kick, he earned his team the lead back. (RC 13–14 TCK). Trinity’s momentum grew at this point in the match, making it an important turning point. With rolling mauls and strong pick-and-drives, they applied constant pressure to Royal, but Royal’s defence held strong, including a valiant hold-up on Trinity’s last drive. The ball was cleared by a goal-line drop-out and ended up in Trinity centre Usman Safarz’s. He passed without hesitation to the highly effective Shaan Althaf, who extended Trinity’s advantage and further cemented his influence on the game with a cool, composed 38-meter drop goal. This crucial play was overseen by the professional refereeing team, whose precise calls ensured the integrity of the match. (RC 13–17 TCK). Intense defensive pressure did not stop Royal from earning a penalty, which Idris Farook carefully converted to keep them in the hunt. Trinity was given a penalty for offside after the restart, but Shaan Althaf’s kick just missed the line once more, setting up a suspenseful conclusion. (RC 16–17 TCK). Trinity kept up the constant pressure, but Royal’s defence held firm. Even when Royal managed to take control again, time was not on their side. After a hard-fought war, Trinity prevailed, and Shaan Althaf’s genius was a major contributing factor to their victory. They will now go into the second leg in Pallekele on September 7th with a crucial advantage. “The boys worked really hard today, especially in the second half. It’s not over yet, and we’ll be coming stronger in the second leg.” – Shaan Althaf Source: ThePapare.com Facebook The Bradby Shield is a celebration of sportsmanship, determination, and the unwavering commitment to bringing out the best in every player on the field. It is more than just an intense rivalry between two famous schools. This spirit of Bradby was embraced throughout the first leg, as every play, tackle, and kick captured the essence of the match. The teams’ incredible talent and undying devotion served as a reminder that Bradby is more than a game; it is a tradition that forges lasting friendships and character. Hence, these moments will live on in the memories of players, coaches, and spectators alike. When the final whistle blew and the cheers reverberated through the stadium, it was with these cheers that roll that we may look back on our own great and jolly days with heartfelt pride. We thank and congratulate Master Anuhas Kodithuwakku, the team captain, Master Shaan Althaf, the NDB Player of the Match, the entire team and the head coach, Mr. Fazil Marija, for their immense determination and enthusiasm which made such a victory possible. Furthermore, we express our sincere gratitude to the parents of all the team members for their guidance and support throughout their Rugby Journey, and the Professional Refereeing which ensured fair and clean gameplay throughout. Additionally, we thank the following sponsors for their support and services at the 78th Bradby Shield Game. This year’s Trinity 1XV Rugby Team is proudly supported by a range of esteemed partners. NDB Bank serves as the Team Sponsor, while SLT MOBITEL is the Telecommunications Partner. Co-Sponsors include Softlogic Life, Schokman & Samerawickreme, Araliya Group, and Montreal Consultants. The Food Partner is Prima Kottu Mee, and the Official Equipment Partners are Ralhum Sports and Gilbert.
