OKI International School are champions again

The long postponed Under 13 International schools Netball championships was held yesterday at the British school indoor court. The organizers Leighton Park International School who had chosen their venue as Shalika grounds were at a dead end when it poured with rain on the day of the tournament.

When British School stepped in and offered the only indoor netball court at no cost at all, Leighton Park was able to complete the sixth annual under 13 netball championships without a hitch.

The umpires at these matches did an excellent job while the little girls put on an outstanding display of netball not even seen at older age groups. While Lyceum Nugegoda beat British school for 3rd place in a very one-sided match, the final between OKI International School and Royal Institute was much looked forward to as the two unbeaten teams lined up. The scores moved neck and neck till it was four all.

From a lead of 6-4 at the end of the first half, OKI went on to win 11-6 at the final whistle. All in all it was an amazingly well played final and OKI well deserved their victory.

Shonali Abdeen (OKI) was declared the Netball queen, while Best Centrecourt Player was Tharuki Jayamaha (OKI), Best Shooter was Sajini Gamage (Royal Institute), Best defensive player was Kaaveesha Rishmi (OKI) and Special Shooting Champion was Pujani Ranasinghe (Lyceum Nugegoda).