Major props must be given to the organising committee for all their hard work and contribution towards this event. Initially the event was planned to take place in Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo, but due to construction taking place at the stadium the venue was changed to Diyagama Mahinda Rajapakse stadium. Despite these hardships, the organising committee, under the guidance of TISSL and ISAC 2018 Chairperson Kumari Grero, managed to make this year’s ISAC a memorable experience for all the participants. University Grants Commission Chairman Professor Mohan De Silva graced this year’s ISAC by participating as the chief guest.
One of the changes which was done at this year’s ISAC was not choosing a champion at the end of the event; instead, medals were given for the winners of each event and there were winners from almost every school. But the most outstanding performances were recorded from Lyceum International School, Wattala. Athletes from Lyceum international School, Wattala was able to conquer 93 medals, including 39 gold medals, 33 silver medals and 21 bronze medals, and stood out at the best performers. The second best performers of the event were from Gateway College, Colombo as they were able to acquire 65 medals including 22 gold medals, 18 silver medals and 25 bronze medals. Lyceum International School, Nugegoda won 54 medals which included 19 gold medals, 17 silver medals and 18 bronze medals while Lyceum International School, Panadura was able to score 17 medals with 5 gold medals, 1 silver medals and 11 bronze medals. Athletes of Lyceum International School, Ratnapura showed their colours by claiming 14 medals altogether with 7 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 5 bronze medals.
Conducting this prestigious event on such a grand scale would have been impossible without the contribution of its valued sponsors. This year’s ISAC was sponsored by several esteemed organisations of which Pearson Edexcel under the brands Pearson, Edexcel, BTECH and PTE served as the Principal Sponsor of ISAC 2018, while Next Click Events also took Co-Sponsorship. McDonald›s Sri Lanka and Imperial College of Business Studies also joined as Special Sponsors. Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. contributed as the main Print and Web Media Sponsor and China Lanka Education as the Gold Medal Sponsor. Also a number of reputed brand names such as TISSL - The International Schools of Sri Lanka, Brandix Lanka Ltd., Lyceum Careers, Assetline, Glitz, Hatton National Bank Kohuwala, Nestle Lanka PLC and Barclays Computer Ltd served as sponsors and supported this event as well.
Challenge Trophies of ISAC 2018
- Wycherley International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 12 Girls Champion : Shenali Bastian - (Lyceum International School, Wattala) - 30 Points
- OKI International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 12 Boys Champion: Dunitha Pothupitiya - (Lyceum International School, Ratnapura) - 30 Points
- St. Nicholas International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 12 Overall Champion School: Lyceum International School, Wattala - 74 Points
- Leeds International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 14 Girls Champion: Kenari Gamage - (Lyceum International School, Wattala) - 26 Points
- Leighton Park International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 14 Boys Champion: Venura De Alwis - (Gateway College Colombo) - 26 Points
- The British School in Colombo Challenge Trophy - For the Under 14 Overall Champion School Lyceum International School , Wattala - 114 Points
- Nalangi Perera Memorial Challenge Trophy - For the Under 16 Girls Champion: Dulyana Suludagoda - (Lyceum International School , Nugegoda) - 24 Points
- Belvoir International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 16 Boys Champion: Navin Perera -(Lyceum International School Wattala) - 30 Points
- Colombo International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 16 Overall Champion School: Lyceum International School , Wattala - 166 Points
- Leighton Park International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 18 Girls Champion: Sadeepa Henderson (Gateway College - Colombo) - 28 Points
- Lyceum International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 18 Boys Champion: Kavindu Bandara - (Lyceum International School, Nugegoda) - 20 Points, Lahiru Krishan - (Lyceum International School ,Wattala) - 20 Points, Ginura Gunarathne - (Lyceum International School, Nugegoda) - 20 Points, Dimuthu Lakshan Perera - (Lyceum International School, Wattala) - 20 Points
- Seaford International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 18 Overall Champion School: Gateway College , Colombo - (Gateway College , Colombo) - 176 Points
- Regent International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 20 Girls Champion: Randi Cooray (Gateway College, Colombo) - 30 Points, Sharmila Jan - 30 Points
- Elizabeth Moir School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 20 Boys Champion: Mohomed Aroos - (Lyceum International School, Nugegoda) - 28 Points, Udesh Ranasinghe (Gateway College , Colombo) - 28 Points
- Alethea International School Challenge Trophy - For the Under 20 Overall Champion School: Lyceum International School , Wattala - 280 Points
- Cambridge Challenge Trophy - For the Overall Relay Champions: Lyceum International School , Wattala - 150 Points
