The Trinity College Swimming Team has well and truly found its footing once again in the schools swimming arena. The team took part in the National School Games which was organized by the Ministry of Education and brought glory to College in the form of a number of medals. The meet was held from the 28th-30th of October 2022 at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex. The following swimmers who took to the pool, placed in their respective events as follows, 1. Imesh Dissanayake – Under 13 3rd Place – 100m Freestyle 2. Shenal Ranhaluge – Under 18 1st Place – 100m Butterfly 1st Place – 200m Butterfly 3rd Place – 50m Butterfly 3. Joshua Satheeshkumar – Under 18 2nd Place – 400m Freestyle 2nd Place – 200m Breaststroke 4. Sadhil Ranaweera – Under 18 2nd Place – 50m Breaststroke 3rd Place – 100m Breaststroke 5. Senuja Samarasinghe – Under 20 1st Place – 50m Backstroke 1st Place – 200m Individual Medley 2nd Place – 100m Backstroke 6. Janidu Jayasekera – Under 20 3rd Place – 100m Freestyle Master Senuja Samarasinghe impressed the entire Sugathadasa Stadium with his record breaking swim in the 200m Individual Medley event. He clocked in at a time of 2.22.30s. The Trinity College Swimming Team emerged 4th Place overall in the Championship. The team would like to thank the coaches and the Master-in-Charge for their untiring efforts in making Trinity Swimming of high standard. Review by Abidh Jameel (Web Content Team)
Trinity College has appointed a new panel of coaches for their Rugby program for the year 2023. The coaching panel will be headed by the well experienced former National Rugby Captain Fazil Marija and he will be supported by a veteran in the sport Buddhika Thalagampala, as the Assistant Coach. In addition, Damith Dissanayake, Sanushka Abeywickrama, Priyantha Gunaratne, K T Chaturanga, Suranga Tennekoon, Tharinda Ratwatte, Tharaka Algama and Ravindu Wickramasinghe will comprise the Trinity College Rugby coaching outfit and add their wealth of experience in molding the budding sportsmen of Trinity College.  The coaches will commence their assignments with immediate effect, with the first group to benefit from their collective coaching expertise being the students training for the forthcoming season of friendly matches.
We are pleased to announce that the Trinity Weightlifting team bagged its 4th Championship for the year and was recently crowned Champions at the ‘All-Island School Games 2022‘ organised by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka. The Championship took place at the Royal College, Polonnaruwa premises from the 21st to 23rd of October 2022. The team won the following shields: Under 17 All Island Championship Under 20 All Island Championship Overall Championship The following lifters won medals: Under 17 1st Place49kg – Thisal Rajapakse73kg – Yasan Kavsidu 2nd Place96kg – Sadil Angammana Under 20 1st Place109kg+ – Missaka Wickramasekara 2nd Place73kg – Abidh Jameel89kg – Chamod Dehigama 3rd Place81kg – Dhuwarakesh Vijaykumar96kg – Sherwain Wavita Trinity emerged Champions with a total score of 26 points followed by Walagamba Maha Vidyalaya with a score of 14 points, Jaffna Hindu College with a score of 13 points, and Royal College, Colombo with a score of 8 points. Trinity weightlifters also became Champions at the All Island Inter School Weightlifting Championship 2022 and Junior Novices Weightlifting Championship 2022 bagging a total of 4 shields this year. We congratulate the Weightlifting team, the Coach Mr. Manju Wijerathne and the Master-in-Charge Mr. Kanchana Galagoda for their continuous dedication and commitment to the sport. We wish them best for all future tournaments.
We are delighted to announce that the Trinity Under-18 Basketball team emerged joint champions with Gateway College Kandy at the Under 18 Schools Central Zonal, held at the Maliyadeva College from 14th, 15th and 16th of October 2022. Trinity emerged joint Champions as the final match was called off due to inclement weather. Trinity Basketball team has been on a dominating run during the tournament winning all their matches with a big margin. The results as follows: Trinity defeated Al Azhar Central College, Thihariya with a score of 47 – 15 Trinity defeated Kingswood College, Kandy with a score of 37 – 17 Trinity defeated Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala with a score of 66 – 18 Trinity defeated St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala in the semi final with a score of 53 – 22 The Under 18 Basketball Team ‘22: Sasitha Heenagama Aveesh Wanniarachchi Jassim Rizvi Savitha Gunawardana Tinuka Jamburegoda Pawan Machchagama Sanupa Liyanage Sandaru Kularathne Sithija Gamage Yohan Eththiligoda Adreil Jayasooriya Lakith Sirimanne The College congratulates the team for becoming the joint champions at the Under 18 Schools Central Zonal 2022 and extends its gratitude to the Head coach Mr. Susil Udukubura, Assistant coaches Mr. Shanith Godagama, Mr. Hamza Harish and Master-in-Charge Mr. Waruna Samarasena for their continuous support and guidance.
We are delighted to announce that the Trinity 1st XI Cricket team emerged champions in the final played against St. Sylvester’s College Kandy, at the Asgiriya International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 16th of October. Trinity College beat St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy by 7 wickets. Trinity College won the toss and decided to bowl first. The match was reduced to 6 overs due to bad weather. St. Sylvester’s College Kandy scored 51/4 in 6 overs. Tharana Wimaladarma picked up 2 wickets. Trinity College chased down the target by scoring 56/3 in 5 overs. Vibhawitha scored 30 runs and Dinusha Pieris scored 10 runs respectively. The College congratulates the team for becoming the champions at the Kandy School Provincial Level Tournament and extends its gratitude to the coach Mr. Naveen Ekanayake and Master-in-Charge Mr. V. Raveendran for their continuous support and guidance. Photos captured by Linuka Mallikarachchi
We are delighted to announce the appointment of  Kaushika Dissanayake as the Cadet Sergeant of the Trinity College Cadet Platoon for 2022/23. Master Damien Kirthisinghe will be the Drum Major (Band Sergeant). Trinity Family wishes Kaushika, Damien and the Team all success. Principal
The Kindergarten swimming Meet was held on Friday 30th of September 2022. All the students were very enthusiastic from the beginning and they were able to show their best skills. The event started with a mind-blowing dance. The meet was special because it was the first swimming meet held after a long break caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. Due to this, it was decided to add some new events to suit the abilities of the students. Grade 1 and 2 students were able to compete in a skillful manner. The Principal Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB, Vice Principal Mr. Krishanthan Antonydas , Co-Vice Principal Mr Ananda Marasinghe, the Chaplain Rev. Fr. Shelton Samadanam, the Middle School Head Mistress Mrs. Krishni George, Prefect of Games Mr. Uththiya Wijesinghe and the Finance Manager Mr. Rukshan Galanga participated as special invitees. Review by Mrs. Dhanujana Rathnayake Event Photographed by the Trinity College Media Unit. (Photographers: Nethmika Athukorala and Chelitha Senanayake)
We are delighted to announce that the Trinity College Swimming Team emerged champions with 362 points at the Central Province National School Games Meet, held at Digana Sports Complex from the 10th and 11th of October 2022. Trinity became overall champions in the Under 14, 18 and 20 age categories and runners up in the Under 12 and 16 age group . We express our appreciation to the MIC, Mr. Upali Amarakoon and Coaching Team headed by Mr. Pemlath for their efforts to achieve excellence. 
Trinity Under-16 Rugby team’s fine form continues as they top their age category under the leadership of their captain, Murad Raizan. In their last encounter Trinity College Under-16 Rugby team won the 02nd Leg of the Bradby Shield encounter played against Royal College, Colombo with a score of 19 – 06. With seven victories in the last seven games, Trinity Under-16 Rugby team is yet to be beaten. The results as follows: Trinity defeated S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia with a score of 17-00, Trinity defeated St. Josephs’ College, Colombo with a score of 12-05, Trinity defeated Kingswood College, Kandy with a score of 14-05, Trinity defeated Vidyartha College, Kandy with a score of 17-05, Trinity defeated Dharmaraja College, Kandy with a score of 12-05, Trinity defeated Sri Sumangala College, Kandy with a score of 31-00, Trinity defeated Royal College, Colombo with a score of 19-06. Trinity’s Under-16 Rugby squad is as follows: Murad Raizan (Captain) Shrayan Sathiskumar MI Shabdeen Ahamed D. Thomas DH Kumarawanse Achintha Jayasena TS Wickramanayake Buwenaka Dissanayake Udyan Wijekoon Shan Alhaf Akil Bandara Ramindu Wanasinghe Nisith Kumarasinghe Nithya Samaraweera Hamza Abdeen Tervin Udukumbura Dinel Sooriyabandara Bilal Akbar Deshaka Pallegedara Nilanga Meegakumbura Warqid Ali Minula Nandinu Sanul Withirekumbura Gavishka Karunaratne Yazir Ahamed Mindinu Dissanayake DN Kurukuwansha Maduranga de Silva M.A. Riffai The College congratulates the team for a well played game and extends its gratitude to the coach Mr. Priyantha Gunaratne and Master-in-Charge Mr. Subash Wijewardana for his continuous support and guidance.
The annual MR. TRINITY Contest for the year 2022 was held glamorously after a lapse of two years on the 30th of September at the Trinity College Main Hall. MR. TRINITY is a bodybuilding competition organized by the Physical Culture Club, for the students. This is a unique event, as Trinity is the only school in Sri Lanka to have such a bodybuilding contest for it’s students. The inaugural MR. TRINITY contest was held way back in the year 1985, where Tyrell Rajapakse was crowned MR. TRINITY. The last edition in 2019 saw Uvindu Dasanayake emerging victorious, but unfortunately in the year 2020 and 2021 the contest was not held. The 2022 edition was one that was massively anticipated. It was especially noteworthy that this year’s competition had a record number of participants filling the age and weight categories. The Under 17 Category saw some amazing bodybuilding on display. The students from Grade 10,11,12 battled it out, to be crowned, JUNIOR MR. TRINITY 2022. It was no surprise that the Under 20 category was going to be a tight fought one where MR. TRINITY 2022 would be crowned. After a great display of showmanship, the judges decided on the following bodybuilders for the Grand Finale. Hamdhan Irshad Dhuwarakesh Vijaykumar Threenethra Mahaadiulweva But, it was the following competitors who went home with the four main awards, MR. TRINITY – Dhuwarakesh Vijaykumar Junior MR. TRINITY – Jassim Rizvie Most Muscular Boy – Dhuwarakesh Vijaykumar Best Poser – Threenethra Mahaadiulweva The Members of the organizing committee would like to extend their thanks to the Judges from the Sri Lanka Bodybuilding Judging Association for helping out year in year out to determine who has the best physique at Trinity. A special thank you to Mr. Kanchana Galagoda the MIC, as well as the Instructor Mr.M. Wijerathne for all their efforts to make this event a glorious success. Review by Master Abidh Jameel Event Photographed by the Trinity College Media Unit. (Photographers: Nethmika Athukorala and Jason Navaratne)
The Powerlifting Championship organized by the Physical Culture Club of Trinity College Kandy was back after a long lapse of 7 years. The Championship was held on the 24th of September 2022, at the Wewelpitiya Public Gymnasium. This Championship has been a favourite amongst Trinitians as it acted as an event where true strength and power was tested on a recognized stage, and this year was no different with over 40 students taking part. This year’s edition was special as it was revived in the Sesquicentennial Anniversary year of the School.  Powerlifting is different from Weightlifting. Powerlifting has three techniques, Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift. Each competitor has to successfully lift at least one of the three attempts given from each technique. The highest lifted weight from each technique will be added up to form a grand total, out of which, the competitor with the highest lifted total wins. The Championship was held under 2 main age categories, namely, Under 17 and Under 20. They were also broken in to weight categories as well. After competing within their weight classes all day long, the following lifters were handed out special awards for their efforts. The awards were handed out considering their body weight as well as the weight successfully lifted. Champion Powerlifter – Dhuwarakesh Vijaykumar Champion Squat – Abidh Jameel Champion Deadlift – Sandanu Iddamalgoda Champion Bench Press – Dhuwarakesh Vijaykumar Dhuwarakesh Vijaykumar had a tremendous run at the Championship. He squatted 165kg, benched 110kg and had a massive deadlift of 198kg. He was crowned Champion Powerlifter and Champion Bench Press. The Champion Squat award went to Trinity Weightlifting Captain, Abidh Jameel, for his massive squat of 155kg. He clocked in at a body weight of 70.1kg. Sandanu Iddamalgoda bagged the Champion Deadlift award with his 170kg Deadlift. He clocked in at 70.3kg. It was a fun-filled day with all of the boys enjoying themselves and bagging a few medals along the way for their efforts. The Physical Culture Club would like to thank their MIC, Mr.Kanchana Galagoda, the Instructor Mr. Manju Wijerathne, the Judges of the Championship, Mr. L.K.C.M. Karunarathne and Mr. H.A.S. Maduwantha for the support rendered towards making this event a memorable one for all those involved. Review by Master Abidh Jameel Event Photographed by the Trinity College Media Unit. (Photographer: Yasassvi Wijesekera)
Our congratulations to the Trinity College Swimming Team for placing 2nd at the Junior National Aquatic Championship 2022, held at Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex from the 4th to 7th of October 2022. The Swimming Team for Nationals & Junior Nationals ‘22: Senuja SamarasingheSadhil RanaweeraAmanda DanielShenal RanhalugeTharusha HerathPahan AnusaraImesh DissanayakeAsala RandunnaBosilu Paththandupitiya
Trinity Under 16 football players emerged victorious with a score of 04 – 01 playing against S. Thomas’ College, Mt Lavinia at a football encounter held on 14th September 2022. Goal scorers at the Under 16 game were Master M A Shan (2 goals), Master S A Gunawardena (1 goal) and Master M F Amhar (1 goal). The College congratulates the team for a well played game and extends its gratitude to the coach Mr. Sanoj Srinath and to the Master-in-Charge Mr. Kusal Perera for their continuous support and guidance. Pictures by Quadrangle Magazine
We are delighted to announce that the Trinity Under-17 Cricket team emerged joint champions in the final played against St. Josephs’ College, at the Surrey Village Ground, Maggona on 24th of September. The closely contested final went till the last delivery resulting in a tie at the Under 17 Division 1 Inter-School Cricket Tournament. Trinity College was put to bat first, scoring 198/8 in 50 overs. Jayavi Liyanagama scored 48 runs , Wathila Udara scored 30 runs and Dimantha Mahavithana scored 30 runs respectively. Chasing a target of 199, St. Josephs’ College, Colombo was all out for 198/10 in their 50 overs. Sweath Anurajeewa picked up 3 wickets for 54 runs and Jayavi Liyanagama picked up 2 wickets for 19 runs. The College congratulates the team for becoming the joint champions at the Under 17 Division 1 Cricket Tournament and extends its gratitude to the coach Mr. Naveen Ekanayake and Master-in-Charge Mr. V. Raveendran for their continuous support and guidance.
The Trinity College Cadet Band finished All Island 10th and 2nd in Central Province at the All Island Western Cadet Band Competition 2022 organised by the National Cadet Corps from 6th to 13th September 2022 at NCCTC, Rantambe. The Cadet band secured the following places. 2nd Battalion – 2nd Place Kandy District – 2nd Place Central Province – 2nd Place All Island – 10th Place Congratulations and appreciation to the Master-in-Charge and the trainers.
We are delighted to announce that the Trinity Under-17 Cricket team emerged winners in the semi final match played against S. Thomas’ College, Mt Lavinia at the Surrey Village Ground, Maggona. Trinity College beat S. Thomas’ College, Mt Lavinia by 4 wickets. St. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia scored 211/9 in 50 overs. Valitha Udara, Lakvin Abeysinghe and Malith Rathnayake picked up 2 wickets each. Trinity College chased down the target by scoring 213/6 in 49.4 overs. Deemantha Mahavithana scored 63 runs and Lakvin Abeysinghe scored 44 runs. Trinity Under 17 team advanced to the final round of the Under-17 division 1 Inter-School cricket tournament and will be facing St. Joseph’s College, Colombo. The College congratulates the team for a well played game and extends its gratitude to the coach Mr. Naveen Ekanayake and Master-in-Charge Mr. V. Raveendran for their continuous support and guidance. Our best wishes for the Trinity Under-17 Cricket team in the final of the Under-17 division 1 inter-school cricket tournament.
Trinity Football teams of 1st XI, Under 18 and Under 16 won against St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy at a Football Encounter held on 12th September 2022 at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium, Pallekele. Match Results Under 16: 03 – 00 (Trinity won)Under 18: 03 – 01 (Trinity won)1st XI: 04 – 00 (Trinity won) Goal scorers at the 1st XI game were Master Rasodh Kumaratunga (2 goals), Master Yevan Hulangamuwa (01 goal), and Master Mohammed Imadh (01 goal). Goal scorers at the Under 18 game were Master Janith warnakula (2 goals), and Master Akshee mahadivulvewa (01 goal). Goal scorers at the Under 16 game were Master M A Shan (2 goals), and Master F M yousuf (01 goal). The College congratulates all the teams for a well played game and extends its gratitude to the coach and Master-in-Charge Mr. Sanoj Srinath for his continuous support and guidance.
The Trinity Boxing team finished second in the 51st TB Jayah All Island Boxing Tournament 2022. This year’s event was held at Nawalapitiya Jayathilake Stadium from 3rd of September to 7th of September 2022 , with 430 boxers from 85 schools around the country competing in the tournament. The team secured 3 Gold medals, 1 Silver medal and a Bronze medal during the tournament. The Gold medals were won by: RS Weerasekara( 39 – 41Kg) RS Weerasekara( 48- 51Kg) S Jaganth Varshith (60-60.5Kg) The Silver medal was won by: WP Sooriyabandara ( 50 – 52Kg) The Bronze medal was won by: SL Faris (46-48Kg) Preliminary round winner: Z Zakeer ( 35 – 37Kg) 51st TB Jayah 2022 – Trinity Boxing Team: Zenel Zakeer Ronal Weerasekara Murad Raizan Parakrama Sooriyabandara Salman Faris Ryan Weerasekara Malindu Bandara Jaganth Varshith Trinity Boxing has managed to maintain a record of being the top 3 in all the meets since 2018. The College extends its gratitude to the Boxing coach Mr. Lahiru Senarathne and the Master-in-Charge Mr. Aslam Marikar for the guidance and support to the Boxing team throughout the year.
We are delighted to announce that the Trinity 1XI Hockey team emerged victorious playing against Royal College, Colombo and won the ‘J.C.A Corea Memorial Trophy‘ with a score of 02 to 00. The encounter was held on Saturday, 09th September 2022 at the Trinity College Cricket Stadium, Asgiriya The Two goals were scored by Master Aashif Ashraff (Vice Captain) and Master Diluka Thrilakshana. Master Diluka was awarded the best attacking player at the hockey encounter. Master Navanjana Dissanayake was awarded ‘best goal keeper’ at the match. The Under 16 and Old Boys encounters were won by Royal College with the scores of 01 to 00 and 03 to 00 respectively. Master Thenuk Ekanayake was awarded the Under 16 best defending player at the match. The Trinity Under 19 Hockey Team: Kasthuri Jayalath (capt.) Aashif Ashraff Shehan Yatawara Gihan Wijeratne Kaveesha Pamunuwa Isuru Ekanayake Diluka Thrilakshana Navanjana Dissanayake Nethmina Jayasinghe Emiroj Dilukshan Sasika Senaviratne Rithmika Karunaratne Rishad Aaqeel Adeepa Gambeera Hesandu Niduwara Stephan Fernando Yogarja Thakshilan Rajamahendran Kirubashan Inuka Karunanayake Our congratulations to the Trinity Hockey team, the Coach Mr Rifas and the Master-in-Charge Mr Prabath Gunaratne for leading the team to win the J.C.A Corea Memorial Trophy.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Master Rahal Amarasinghe as the Captain of the Trinity College 1XI Cricket Team for 2022/23. Master Vibhavith Ehelepola will be the Vice Captain. Trinity Family wishes Rahal, Vibhavith and the Team all success. Principal

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