Jayavi Alwis sets new Shot Put record at School Games

On the opening day of the All Island School Games at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Jayavi Ranhinda Alwis from Royal College Panadura achieved a remarkable feat by establishing a new meet record in the Under-20 Boys Shot Put final.

Alwis showcased his strength and skill by throwing the shot put a distance of 16.64 meters, securing the gold medal. He not only clinched the gold but also had a substantial lead of nearly three meters over the silver medalist, SN Bandara from Ananda National School in the North Western Province, who recorded a distance of 13.87 meters.

The bronze medal was claimed by Theva Mathumiyahan of St Joseph’s College in the Eastern Province, with a throw of 13.46 meters.

The opening day of the All Island School Games featured a total of eight finals. The event began with the lighting of the Olympic Light, a symbol of sportsmanship, by Asian Games 800m gold medalist Tharushi Karunaratne and Commonwealth Youth Games 400m hurdles silver medalist Ayomal Akalanka from Ambagamuwa Central College.

This record-setting performance by Alwis marks an exciting start to the five-day sporting extravaganza, celebrating the talent and dedication of young athletes from across the island representing all provinces.

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