Kingswood College, Kandy stickers clinched the 13th annual Lennie De Silva Memorial Trophy with a thrilling 2 goals to one win against Royal College, Colombo stickers, in their annual Schools Hockey encounter 2023, played at the University of Peradeniya ground, Kandy recently.
Kingswood College, Kandy stickers, who earlier won the Central Province Schools Hockey Championship for the year 2023 and in fine form, once again showcased their talents to overcome the gutty Royal College, Colombo stickers, pocketing the Lennie De Silva Memorial Trophy too. D.S.S.. Jayatissa and K.A.D. Thewanka netted the goals for the Kingswoodians, while M.R. Fernando netted the goal for the Royalist. The under 16 encounter between the two teams, ended in an exciting 2 all draw.
Guidance from an experienced Hockey player cum Coach, A.B. Godigamuwa and assistant Coach, C.L. Sumanarathna, paved the way for the Kingswoodian stickers to achieve this remarkable win. Royal College, Colombo stickers are also Coached by an experienced Hockey player, Insaka Samaranayake and assisted by a famous Hockey star, Shahid Kuthubdeen and Damith Panditharatne.
The winning Kingswood College stickers comprises from – P.M.S.D. Thushara, R.A.O.D. Ranathunga, H.M.O.V. Dissanayake, I.D.S.J. Jayatissa, H.M.W.K.B. Herath, B.M.L. Gunawardena, B.B. Holawe, M.G.D.M.N. Chularathne, R.A.R.T. Perera, H.A.I.U. Nemindhara, K.A.D. Thewanka, K.P L. Chethana, H.M.C.A. Abeyrathna, A.M A.P.B. Rathnayake, G.M.G.D. Karunarathne, C.L. Hewanapola, B.M.U. Bandara, J.A. Wanninayake, W.A.K.L.T. Wanniarachchi, R.A.D.N. Ranawaka, M.A.L.A.M. Marasinghe, M.M. Mallawaarachchi
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