Another edition of the Schools Junior Karate Championship, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Karate-Do Federation under the guidance of the Ministry of Education, was successfully concluded recently at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo 13. The sporting powerhouse from the North Western Province (Wayamba), Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala, made history by clinching the Boys’ title for the 10th consecutive year.
Throughout this journey of success, the current Principal of the college, Mr. W. M. C. K. Mahamithawa, has been a pillar of support, skillfully orchestrating all elements necessary to achieve this remarkable milestone.
The Principal did not forget to praise their long-serving, highly qualified, and talented coach, Padma Sri Manjula—described as the invisible force behind the success of the young athletes—for his loyalty and long-standing commitment. In addition, the leadership duo, R. M. D. M. Ranawila (Captain) and M. U. N. Premachandra (Vice Captain), successfully led their team in defending the title.
According to Mr. Mahamithawa, this extraordinary victory was the result of the tireless efforts of the athletes, the dedication of officials and parents, the mutual support among team members, and the strong team spirit displayed throughout the competition. Competing with courage, honour, and heart, the lads from Maliyadeva proved themselves to be true warriors on the All-Island stage.
Furthermore, Deputy Principal (Sports and Co-Curricular Activities) Mr. Hemantha Abeykoon, Prefect of Games Mr. Akalanka Gamage, and the two Masters-in-Charge, W. N. J. Fernando and G. G. T. L. Bandara, continued to offer their unwavering support in achieving this significant milestone.
| Age Group | Belt Rank | Name | Event | Place | |
| Under 7 | 10.9.8 Kyu | E.S.R. Rathnayake | Kata | ||
| Year-2019 | 10.9.8 Kyu | H.A.N.T. Hettiarachchi | Kata | ||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | S.M.S.D. Senanayake | Kata | Merit | ||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | R.G.N. Nethmal | Kata | |||
| Under 8 | 10.9.8 Kyu | A.M.E.N. Atapattu | Kata | ||
| Year-2018 | 10.9.8 Kyu | G.C.A.J. Gayashan | Kata | ||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | S.Y.A. Gamage | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | E.M.D.D. Ekanayake | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | S.M.A.Y. Sathkumara | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | N.V.B. Methsandu | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | W.K.S.S. Wijesena | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | D.M.J.B. Dasanayaka | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | M.D.M.Y.B. Yatawara | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | S.W.N.W.C.D.B. Nuwarawewa | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | R.M.S.L. Ranathunga | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | W.H.P.G. Walakumbura | Kata | Merit | ||
| 7,6 Kyu | R.M.S.R. Rathnayake | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | K.L.P.G.D. Ganihiarachchi | Kata | |||
| Under 9 | 10.9.8 Kyu | S.T.A. Karunasinghe | Kata | ||
| Year-2017 | 10.9.8 Kyu | M.A.D.V. Dodamgoda | Kata | Merit | |
| 10.9.8 Kyu | U.G.S.S.K. Bandara | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | K.A.T.D. Jayaweera | Kata | Merit | ||
| 7,6 Kyu | T.D. Deniyage | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | B.M.T.I. Basnayaka | Kata | |||
| 5,4 Kyu | P.M.A.R. Ekanayake | Kata | Merit | ||
| 5,4 Kyu | L.H.M.S.T. Bandara | Kata | |||
| 5,4 Kyu | R.G. Jayawardene | Kata | |||
| Under 10 | 10.9.8 Kyu | D.P.M.K.J. Jayawardhana | Kata | ||
| Year-2016 | 10.9.8 Kyu | A.M.A.T. Atapattu | Kata | ||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | R.M.S.S.B. Herath | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | W.A.T.D. Weerasignhe | Kata | |||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | H.M.S.L. Herath | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | J.A.B.S.S. Jayathunga | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | G.C.Y.H. Gayashan | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | H.M.C.T. Bandara | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | N.M.S.V. Nishshanka | Kata | |||
| 5,4 Kyu | R.M.S.N. Ranawila | Kata | |||
| 5,4 Kyu | A.D.V.L.G. Kulasinghe | Kata | |||
| 5,4 Kyu | A.M.S.Y. Adikaram | Kata | |||
| 3,2,1 Kyu | R.W.M.R.S.B. Wanigasekara | Kata | |||
| 3,2,1 Kyu | K.M.E.T. Bandara | Kata | Merit | ||
| 3,2,1 Kyu | U.V.Y.S.V. Perera | Kata | |||
| Under 11 | 10.9.8 Kyu | E.M.B.H. Ekanayaka | Kata | Merit | |
| Year-2015 | 10.9.8 Kyu | W.M.P.B. Gathadeera | Kata | ||
| 10.9.8 Kyu | A.S.H. Karunasekara | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | L.H.M.G.R. Bandara | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | A.M.L.C. Abeykoon | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | B.A.D.T. Basnayake | Kata | |||
| 5,4 Kyu | M.D.D. Gunarathna | Kata | Merit | ||
| 5,4 Kyu | A.M.S.Y. Adasooriya | Kata | Merit | ||
| 5,4 Kyu | W.M.B. Wikramasignha | Kata | |||
| 3,2,1 Kyu | M.R.M. Arkam | Kata | Merit | ||
| 3,2,1 Kyu | N.M.S.N. Narayana | Kata | Merit | ||
| 3,2,1 Kyu | M.D.M.T.B. Yatawara | Kata | |||
| Under 12 | 10.9.8 Kyu | W.N.S.K. Fernando | Kata | ||
| Year-2012 | 10.9.8 Kyu | N.M.K.S. Nishshanka | Kata | ||
| 7,6 Kyu | S.A.A.D. Sirimanna | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | R.G.M.T. Gamage | Kata | |||
| 7,6 Kyu | J.D.T. Jayalath | Kata | Merit | ||
| 5,4 Kyu | A.M.T.H.B. Atapattu | Kata | |||
| 5,4 Kyu | B.M.S.Y. Basnayaka | Kata | |||
| 5,4 Kyu | M.W.N.K. Malwatta | Kata | |||
| 3,2,1 Kyu | H.S.R. Hettiarachchi | Kata | Merit | ||
| 3,2,1 Kyu | M.U.N. Premachandra | Kata | |||
| Black | R.M.D.M. Ranawila | Kata | |||
| U – 12 – Open | M.R.M. Arkam | Team Kata | Merit | ||
| U – 12 – Open | N.M.S.N. Narayana | Team Kata | Merit | ||
| U – 12 – Open | M.D.D. Gunarathna | Team Kata | Merit | ||
, Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala managed to create history by clinching the Boy’s title for the 10th successive year.){kind=link}