Defending a title for two decades—some might say it’s impossible. But for St. Joseph’s College, Maradana, it looked like a walk in the park. At the recently concluded 50th MILO All Island Schools Age Group Aquatic Championship, the Joes delivered yet another outstanding performance to secure the Boys’ Overall Championship with 562 points—marking their 20th consecutive title. The tournament was held at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Complex from June 17 to 22, 2025.
In the same category, Ananda College, Colombo (268 points) and Lyceum International School, Wattala (238.50 points) emerged as the 1st and 2nd runners-up, respectively—but they were far behind the champions in terms of points.
The mermaids from Ladies’ College put on a stellar performance to clinch the Girls’ Overall Championship with 349 points, maintaining their winning momentum from last year. Lyceum International School, Wattala (280 points) and Musaeus College (264 points) secured second and third places, respectively.
In the Mixed Schools Championship, Lyceum International School, Wattala asserted their dominance for the fifth consecutive year, amassing 349 points. Their sister schools—Lyceum International School, Gampaha (311.50 points) and Lyceum International School, Nugegoda (197 points)—claimed the 1st and 2nd runners-up spots, respectively.
A total of 15 meet records were broken during the championship—an encouraging sign that the future of Sri Lankan aquatics is in safe hands. In total, 3,010 boys and 2,088 girls participated in this prestigious school meet.
The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, graced the presentation ceremony as the chief guest. Also present were the President of the Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association, Maduka Dasaman Fernando, along with other distinguished guests.
Final Results of the Meet – Swimming
Age Category Individual Champions
Under 14 Girls – Mindhe Piyasena, Good Shepherd Convent, Panadura
Under 14 Boys – Hashel Senarath, Gateway College, Colombo
Under 16 Girls – Rushalee Dissanayake, Musaeus College with 2 new meet records
Under 16 Boys – Jayden de Silva, Stafford International School with 2 new meet records
Under 18 Girls – Lehara Mellagoda, Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda
Under 18 Boys – M.F Mohammad, Zahira College, Maradana with 3 new meet records
Under 20 Boys – Nick de Silva, Lyceum International School, Wattala with 2 new meet records
Under 20 Girls – Christina Perumal, Asian International School with 3 new meet records
Age Category Team Championships
Under 10 Girls – Hillwood College, Kandy
Under 10 Boys – St. Joseph’s College, Maradana
Under 12 Girls – Lyceum International School, Gampaha
Under 12 Boys – St. Joseph’s College, Maradana
Under 14 Girls – Visakha College, Colombo
Under 14 Boys – St. Joseph’s College, Maradana
Under 16 Girls – Lyceum International School, Gampaha
Under 16 Boys – St. Joseph’s College, Maradana
Under 18 Girls – Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda
Under 18 Boys – St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya
Under 20 Girls – Ladies College, Colombo
Under 20 Boys – Ananda College, Colombo
Junior Girls Team Champions
- Hillwood College, Kandy
- Lyceum International School, Wattala
- Ladies College, Colombo 07
Junior Boys Team Champions
- St. Joseph’s College, Maradana
- Lyceum International School, Wattala
- Royal College, Colombo
Senior Girls Team Championship
- Ladies College, Colombo 07
- Musaeus College, Colombo 07
- Lyceum International School, Wattala
Senior Boys Team Championship
- St. Joseph’s College, Maradana
- Ananda College, Colombo
- St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya
Overall Championship – Mix Schools
- Lyceum International School, Wattala (518.50 points)
- Lyceum International School, Gampaha (311.50 points)
- Lyceum International School, Nugegoda (197 points)
- Dharmasoka Maha Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda (170 points)
- Lyceum International School, Panadura (150 points)
Overall Championship – Girls
- Ladies College, Colombo (349 points)
- Lyceum International School, Wattala (280 points)
- Musaeus College, Colombo (264 points)
- Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo (224.50 points)
- Lyceum International School, Gampaha (224 points)
Overall Championship – Boys
- St. Joseph’s College, Maradana (562 points)
- Ananda College, Colombo (268 points)
- Lyceum International School, Wattala (238.50 points)
- Royal College, Colombo (220.50 points)
- St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya (191 points)
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