Visakha Vidyalaya secures double Tennis titles at School Games
Visakha Vidyalaya Under-17 Tennis Team: (from left): Upul Priyantha (coach), Binudi Wijayawardana, Sadewni Awis, Dihansa Sethumlee, Yesandi Boteju, Dulkini Ranasinghe, Harshi Mudalige (Teacher- in- Charerge )
In a recent National Schools Games Tennis Championship, Visakha Vidyalaya made a smashing victory, emerging as champions in both the Under-20 and Under-17 tennis categories. The competition, held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association course last week, was a thrilling event. However, the Boys’ finals had to be postponed due to bad weather, with organizers assuring that they would take place soon.
In the Under-20 finals, Visakha Vidyalaya triumphed by beating Ladies’ College with a close score of 2-1, securing the championship title. Their journey to victory included a strong performance in the semi-finals, where they defeated Methodist College with a score of 2-0. Ladies’ College also put up an impressive performance to reach the finals by winning 2-0 against Bishop’s College. In the battle for third place, Methodist College secured their spot with a 2-1 win against Bishopians.
The success story extended to the Under-17 category, where Visakha Vidyalaya once again claimed the championship. They defeated Newstead Girls College with a score of 2-0 in the finals, marking their second title win. Their journey included a 2-0 victory against Bishop’s College in the semi-finals.
Newstead Girls College made it to the finals by decisively defeating Musaeus College with a score of 2-0. In another notable match, Musaeus College clinched the third-place position by winning against Bishop’s College. Visakha Vidyalaya’s outstanding performance in both age categories showcased their tennis prowess and earned them double championships in the National Schools Games Tennis Championship. Tennis enthusiasts eagerly await the rescheduled Boys’ finals to determine the overall champion.
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