Siviraja Deaf and Blind School emerge Caltex Netball champions

Siviraja Deaf and Blind School Mahawewa 'A' emerged champions when they beat defending champions, The School for Deaf, Ratmalana 'A' in the final of the Deaf Schools Netball Tournament played at the National Youth Services Council, Indoor Stadium, Maharagama recently.

It was a keen tussle between two deaf school teams at the final. After the first round Mahawewa team took a 8-7 lead and finally they scored 16-13 to clinch the Caltex champion trophy.

Winning team skipper Ishaka Fernando was adjudged best player in this tournament while Eranga Sandamali from The School for the Deaf, Ratmalana 'A' won the best shooter award.

Earlier in the semi-finals, The School for the Deaf, Ratmalana 'A' beat their team 'B' by 23-6 while Siviraja Deaf and Blind School, Mahawewa defeated St. Joseph's School for the Deaf, Ragama by 13-5.

Caltex Lubricants Lanka Limited sponsored this tournament for the fourth successive year and Deaf School Past Pupils' Association, The School for the Deaf, Ratmalana organised this tournament, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Netball Federation.

Mrs. Yasmin Dharmaratne, Secretary of the Sri Lanka Netball Federation was the chief guest while Mrs. Otara Chandiram, Managing Director of Odel (Pvt) Ltd was the guest of honour.

They gave away the trophies and certificates.