With the 92nd Ritzbury Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletic Championship 2024 commencing in full swing, the second day of this competition, (held on October 1st), was as exciting as the first. The Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo was made vibrant with several records too, allowing these young athletes to shine as not only new competition records were set, but also a new national record too.
Among these achievements, S.M.V.S. Rajakaruna from St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa, set a new national record in the Under-18 200 meters event, clocking a time of 21.52 seconds.
Additionally, H.W.N. Wiladdara from Rahula College, Matara, set a new competition record in the Under-16 Boys’ 800 meters, finishing in 1 minute 58.49 seconds.
Similarly, M.G.T. Abhisheka from Wickramabahu Central College, Gampola, also set a new competition record in the Under-18 Girls’ 800 meters, completing the event in 2 minutes 10.15 seconds.
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This was followed by the stellar performance of H.D.S. Avishka from Dammissara College, Nattandiya, who broke another competition record in the Under-18 Boys’ 800 meters, with a time of 1 minute 53.66 seconds.
In the field events, W.K.B.B. Saheli from Ave Maria Convent, Negombo, set a new competition record in the Under-16 Girls’ javelin throw, with a distance of 40.01 meters.
Finally, Ayomal Akalanka from Ambagamuwa Central College, Hatton, set a new competition record in the Under-20 Boys’ 400-meter hurdles, with a time of 52.14 seconds. These records are nothing short of brilliant and display the potential of the younger generation of athletes.
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In addition, here are the athletes who won the final events held today:
Girls:
- – Under-18 2000m Steeplechase: K.M.S. Madushika (Sooriyawewa Nabadagassewa College)
– Under-20 3000m Steeplechase: M.G.N.P. Kumari (Walala Rathnayake College)
– Under-18 Discus Throw: B.A.K.K. Balasuriya (Sumana Balika Vidyalaya, Ratnapura)
– Under-20 Long Jump: H.A. Fernando (Sri Sumangala College, Panadura)
– Under-16 200m: H.M.T. Nirmana (Siri Kurusa College, Gampaha)
– Under-18 200m: D. Fernando (Lyceum International School, Wattala)
– Under-20 200m: J. Wijethunga (Lyceum International School, Wattala)
– Under-16 800m: D.M.D. Sethmini (Dharmapala College, Bandarawela)
– Under-20 800m: T.G.H. Dulan Janaka Pradeepan (Lyceum International School, Wattala)
– Under-16 High Jump: D. Rajapakshe (Lyceum International School, Wattala)
– Under-16 Hurdles: P.H. Amaya (Devapathiraja College, Rathgama)
– Under-18 400m Hurdles: U.M.S. Himashani (Ambagamuwa Central College, Hatton)
– Under-20 400m Hurdles: R. Karunaratne (Lyceum International School, Wattala)
– Under-20 Discus Throw: J.H.G.S. Jayamaha
Boys:
– Under-18 2000m Steeplechase: E.K.G.Y.R. Wickramasinghe (Pathadumbara College, Walala)
– Under-20 3000m Steeplechase: S. Fonseka (St. Anthony’s College, Kandy)
– Under-18 Javelin Throw: N.T. Bimsara
– Under-20 Triple Jump: K.O. Thadulya (Mahinda College, Galle)
– Under-16 200m: P.V.G.B. Aditya (Ananda Sastralaya, Mathugama)
– Under-18 200m: S.M.V.S. Rajakaruna (St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa)
– Under-20 200m: T.S. Hansaja (Thurstan College, Colombo)
– Under-20 800m: E.M.C.P.K. Ekanayake (Rathnayake College, Walala)
– Under-16 Discus Throw: R.A.T. Savindu (Sumedha College, Gampaha)
– Under-18 Triple Jump: V.A.D. Sanjana (St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa)
– Under-16 400m Hurdles: S.E. Arachchi (Gateway College, Kandy)
– Under-20 Long Jump: K. Ananda Prasad (St. Peter’s College, Colombo)
– Under-18 400m Hurdles: K.H. Uyanwatta (Trinity College, Kandy)
The third day of the championship is scheduled to take place today (3rd of October), and in the direction that this competition seems to be going, it is evident that there may be more records to be expected. Thus, make sure to stay tuned to ThePapare, as we bring you live coverage of this year’s event.
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