Lyceum Wattala dominates for 7th consecutive year at ISAC 2015

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The 15th Inter International Schools Athletic Championship concluded on 1 March witnessing the participation of 3,000 athletes of 24 international schools. Lyceum International School Wattala emerged victorious for the seventh consecutive year. The hard work and the dedication of the Lyceum Wattala athlet

es made it possible for them to dominate the medal tally from day one to day three thus enabling them to top the medal tally of a total of 85 medals – 43 Gold 29 Silver and 13 Bronze medals while Gateway College Colombo was able to earn 17 Gold 23 Silver and 11 Bronze with Lyceum International School Nugegoda having won 10 Gold 9 Silver and 17 Bronze medals. Lyceum Panadura obtained 10 Gold 5 Silver and 17 Bronze and Lyceum Ratnapura obtained 4 Gold 10 Silver and 11 Bronze medals. Lyceum Wattala athletes were in high spirits from day one, leading the medal table, winning many field events as well as track events making impressive performances establishing several new records. On the final day, Lyceum Wattala relay teams were a delight to watch as they brought glory to their alma mater by winning a majority of the relay events adding to the final medal count. Several championships too, were won by Lyceum Wattala athletes. Athletes from the island wide Lyceum School network competed at the athletic meet, showing not only their individual talents but the talents harboured by their respective school. The athletes of Lyceum International School are dedicated and committed to their chosen sport and the school has produced many outstanding athletes in many sports fields. The 15th annual ISAC meet was a testament of the sports prowess of the students of Lyceum and their dedication to achieving excellence in the fields of athletics alongside their education. A well deserved win of yet another championship. Championships won by Lyceum International School Wattala: Individual Championships

U–9 Girls’ Championship – Shenali Bastian
U – 9 Girls’ Overall Championship – Shenali Bastian
U–9 Boys’ Championship – Yonal De Silva
U – 13 Girls’ Overall Championship –Chithara Wikramasinghe
U – 17 Boys’ Joint Championship – Shehan Wisamperuma

Overall Relay Championship 9 new meet records established

U – 15 Girls’ – Lubna Morseth (Shot Putt)
U – 9 Girls’ – Shenali Bastian (60 metres, Long Jump)
U – 17 Girls’ – Rebecca Silva (Triple Jump)
U – 15 Girls’ – Rushmi Heenkenda (Discus Throw)
U – 15 Girls’ – Asha Nisma (Jeveling Throw)
U – 19 Girls’ – Shilpa Fernando (Discus Throw)
U – 17 Boys’ – Shehan Wisamperuma (Long Jump)
U – 17 Boys’ – Daham Atapattu (4 × 100)

Shehan Wisamperuma Navod Naveendra Nisal Swarnachandra

U - 17 Boys’ Joint Championship – Shehan Wisamperuma

Overall Relay Championship