K. Avishka Chethana of Siri Sumana M.V., Badulla and G.K.H.K. Thilakasiri of Seevali Central College, Rathnapura were adjudged the most outstanding Taekwondo players (boy and girl respectively) at the 33rd School Games (Inter-School All Ceylon Taekwondo Championship tournament), organised by the Education Ministry and the Sports Ministry and held at Sri Sumangala (Boys) National School, Panadura recently.
The Boys Overall Taekwondo championship was won by St.Sebastian’s Central College, Katuneriya and the overall runner-up trophy was awarded to the Siri Sumana M.V., team, Badulla. The third place was secured by St.Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa.
The Women’s Taekwondo Championship was won by Maliyadeva Balika Vidyalaya, Kurunegala and the Runner-up award cup was taken by Sripada Central College, Ratnapura while Seevali Central College Ratnapura finished in the third place.
On the final day awards, certificates, cups and trophies were awarded to the winners by the Asst.Director Sports Education, Kalutara Zone, Mr. Kanthasiri Meegamuwage, Former Minister of the Western Provincial Council and present WP Councillor Jagath Angage, tournament organiser and inspector K.M. Ratnayake and Principal of Upadyaya M.V., Panadura Upali Samarasinghe.