Ladies’ College Water Polo team claims Edusuriya Trophy by beating Visakha Vidyalaya

Visakha Vidyalaya Under-15 Water Polo Team:
Seated 1st Row (from left): Yasodha Wasalage (Head Coach), Mr Harsha Gayanthi (Physical Education Teacher), Mr Yamuna Dahanayake (Prefect of Games), Mrs Manomi Seneviratne (Principal), Ms Jeewana Ariyaratne (Deputy Principal), Mrs Jayathiri Sooriyarachchi (Teacher-in-Charge), Chandula Fernando (Assistant Coach).
Standing 2nd Row (from left): Sathya Dorabawila, Onithi de Zoysa, Anuddya Abeynayake, Kaveesha Dagagamuwa, Yasali Jayakody, Sanaya Gunaratne, Vinudi Kankanamge, Mayumedee Arthur, Senithi Premaratne, Siluni Gamage, Thusini Doranegoda.
Standing 3rd Row (from left): Dinadi Tewanya, Rohansa Vidyaratne (captain), Dulanya Kodikara, Ranudi Weerawardhana, Senara Gunaratne, Chanduli Rajapaksha, Senudi Dunusinghe, Poojani Wijesinghe (vice captain), Vinushi de Silva.

Ladies’ College made a big splash in the 18th annual Water Polo Encounter for the Mrs. MN Edusuriya Trophy, competing against rival Visakha Vidyalaya at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool last Friday.

In a thrilling match, the Ladies’ College senior team defeated last year’s champions, Visakha Vidyalaya, with a score of 14-6 in this year’s tournament. This victory marked the 18th occasion of the tournament, held annually.

This win was crucial for Ladies’ College, marking their sixth overall championship victory in the history of the competition. In the tally, Visakha Vidyalaya led by 11-6 after 18 editions, with one drawn match. The tournaments in 2020 and 2021 were not held due to the Covid pandemic.

Visakha Vidyalaya’s junior Water Polo Team managed to secure a win against the Ladies’ College Under-15 team, claiming victory with a score of 23-13. Consequently, they were awarded the Gunawardena Challenge Trophy.

The chief guest, Romali Tudawe, an alumna of Visakha Vidyalaya, presented the main awards to the winners and special awards at the event, adding a touch of prestige to the occasion.

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