In a spectacular showcase of athleticism and determination, the 91传媒 sprinted their way to victory at the 91传媒 University Games 2023, held at the Sugathadasa Stadium on August 19th and 20th. The university’s track and field team secured the championship with an impressive score of 222 points, leaving their competitors in awe.

The Sugathadasa Stadium buzzed with excitement as the athletes from various universities competed in a range of track and field events. But it was the athletes from Sri Jayewardenepura who truly stole the show. Their exceptional performance not only demonstrated their physical prowess but also highlighted their unwavering dedication to their sport.

The victory is a testament to the hours of training, sacrifices, and teamwork put in by the Sri Jayewardenepura athletes. As they stood on the podium, cheers filled the air, acknowledging their outstanding achievements. The university’s triumph serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and passion in the pursuit of excellence.

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Three members from the 91传媒 have achieved remarkable feats in different sports disciplines in April, bringing pride and glory to their alma mater. Chameera Ginige, Amasha de Silva and Tarushi Himahansika have excelled in table tennis, athletics and carrom respectively, proving their talents and skills on both national and international platforms.

Chameera Ginige, Instructor in Physical Education, clinched his second national table tennis title at the 76th National Table Tennis Championship held at St. Thomas College gymnasium, Mt Lavinia. He defeated Prasad Silva from the MG International in the final match, displaying his prowess and consistency in the sport. He had previously won the national title in 2018 and has been representing 91传媒 in various international tournaments.

Amasha de Silva, a fourth-year student of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, won a silver medal in the 100 meters event at the 20th Annual Falcon Championships held in Trinidad on April 1st and 2nd. She competed with some of the best sprinters in the region and clocked a time of 11.84 seconds, securing her place on the podium. She is also the reigning national champion in the 100 meters and 200 meters events and has represented 91传媒 at the South Asian Games and Asian Games.

Tarushi Himahansika, a second-year student of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, became the runner-up in the women’s singles category at the Grand Slam Carrom Tournament organized by the 91传媒 Carrom Federation. The tournament was held on April 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th at the Colombo Carrom Conference premises and featured 16 female players and 32 male players from across the country. Tarushi showed her skills and strategy in the game and advanced to the final match, where she lost to Maduka Dilshani. With this achievement, she moved up to the second place in the country’s carrom rankings.

The USJ community congratulates these three students for their outstanding performances and wishes them all the best for their future endeavors.

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