Jones House athletic champs

Upananda Jayasundera - Kandy Sports Special Corr

The annual inter-house sportsmeet for the year 2013 of Hillwood College, Kandy was held recently at Asgiriya International Stadium. Kandy, under the patronage of Samantha Jayadewa, the 1st Hillwoodian to represent Sri Lanka for sports in Asian Games.

She was the All Island Table Tennis champion in 1990 and the bronz medallist at the South Asian Games held in 1991.

The championship was won by Ireland Jones House collecting 652 points and the 2nd place by Bellerby House by 602 points, 3rd place by Naish House collecting 556 points.

The following are the champions of each age group.

Under 12 – Hasini Herath – Bellerby House

Under 13 – Rukshini Janson – Ireland Jones House

Under 15 – Dilrukshi Perera – Naish House

Under 17 – Bhanuka Jayalath – Ireland Jones House Under 19 – Naduni Jayaweera – Naish House

Over 19 – Hansani Sirinaga – Bellerby House

Best performance Naduni Jayaweera Naish House. Naduni Jayaweera has established 3 new records.

Long jump/400m/800m

Best Athlete (Junior) Dilrukshi Perera – Naish House.

Dilrukshi Perera has established 3 new records 100m/200m/ long jump.