Lyceum Gampaha create history with first-ever U-19 Division ‘B’ Badminton title
View(s):Lyceum International School, Gampaha made a historic breakthrough in school sports by winning the Division ‘B’ title of the All-Island Inter-School Under-19 Badminton Team Championship 2025, held at the Royal College Sports Complex in Colombo. This is the first time in the school’s history that the Under-19 Boys’ badminton team emerged as Division ‘B’ champions, marking a remarkable milestone for the Lyceum, Gampaha sporting community.
The team’s performance throughout the tournament was nothing short of extraordinary as they remained undefeated in all matches. Their journey began with a commanding 3-0 victory over Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala in the group stage. This was momentum carried into the quarter-finals, where they secured a solid 3-1 win against St. Aloysius College, Rathnapura. In a nail-biting semi-final, Lyceum, Gampaha edged past Thurstan College with a thrilling 3-2 result. The team showcased sheer dominance in the final, defeating Royal International School, Kurunegala by 3-0 to claim the title.
The champion team consisted of 10 outstanding shuttlers, namely Thisal Waduge, Thevindu Bandara, Binu Supurachchi, Pansilu Fonseka, Uden Rajakaruna, Ranindu Senavirathna, Oshadha Rathnayake, Hansala Senavirathna, Tehan Gunathilaka and Aveen Kurukulasooriya. Their preparation, unity and mental strength were evident in every match they played.
This historic achievement was guided by the dedicated leadership of Chinthaka Fernando as Head Coach and Ravindu Weerasinghe as Assistant Coach, whose strategic coaching and mentoring played a key role in the team’s success. The assistance granted by Dilshi Ariyawasha, Hashani and Nethmi, the committed Teachers-in-Charge, for their constant support both on and off the court was outstanding. The victory also reflects the broader vision and direction of Tharaka Thennakoon, the Head of Sports at Lyceum International School, Gampaha, whose efforts in strengthening school-level competitive sports continue to inspire excellence across all disciplines.