Nalanda and Musaeus clinch titles
Nalanda and Musaeus College clinched the boys and girls titles of the Western Province Under-15 hockey tournament when they defeated Ananda and President’s Kotte in the final played at the Astro Turf strip in Colombo. The two finals were hotly contested games with Nalanda getter the better of traditional rivals Ananda by three goals to one and Musaeus overcoming President’s Kotte by two goals to one.
In the third place play off saw St Peter’s recording a win over Maris Stella while Sri Sumangala BV Panadura took the third slot in the girls’ category. Bandula Egodage, Assistant Vice President Corporate Affairs and Communication Nestle Lanka Ltd was the chief guest at the closing ceremonies with Sajeewa Wickramasinghe, Manager Activation and Sponsorship, Nestle Lanka the guest of honour and Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin Rector St Peter’s and President of the Western Province Schools Hockey Association gracing the occasion. -MSA
Nalanda, the boys champion team with the shield and medals they won
The Musaues girls, who became champion team with the shield and medals
Nalanda skipper Jeevantha Pasan receiving the trophy from chief guest Bandula Egodage
Musaeus captains Tulangi Ranatunga and Bagya Wijeratne receiving the trophy from chief guest Bandula Egodage