Dialog Honours Excellence in Schools Rugby at Annual Awards Event

Presenting the award for the Overall Rugby Schools League Champions (from left to right): Mr. Upali Amarathunga, Deputy Director - Sports Ministry of Education; Mr. Harsha Samaranayaka, Vice President - Brand & Media, Dialog Axiata PLC; Ranithu Rithmal, Vice-Captain, St. Peter's College; Dulaj Nawodya, Captain, St. Peters College; Mr. Lasantha Thevarapperuma, Group Chief Marketing Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC; Yumeth Shihara, Vice-Captain, St. Peter's College; Mr. Kamal Ariyasinghe, President, Sri Lanka Schools' Rugby Association & Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Education; Mr. Manuja Nimmana, Secretary, School's Rugby Association of Sri Lanka

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, recently hosted the Dialog Schools Rugby Awards 2024 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), honouring the champions from Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 schools, and reinforcing its commitment to the growth of rugby across Sri Lanka, powering the champions of tomorrow.

The event saw over 90 schools participating in the Dialog Schools Rugby League, creating a vibrant tapestry of enthusiasm and skill for this beloved sport. The awards ceremony highlighted the exceptional achievements of these schools and their remarkable athletes.

In Division 1 Segment A, St. Peter’s College Colombo claimed the championship title, with Isipathana College as runner-up. For Division 1 Segment B, Mahanama College and Ananda College celebrated their championship victories. Lalith Athulathmudeli College and Nugawela Central College were crowned champions in Division 1 Segment C. In Division 2 Segment A, Thalduwa Buddhist College and Maharagama Central College were recognised as champions. For Division 3 Groups 1 to 7, Madeena College, Orubendiwewa Vidyalaya, St. Servatius' College Matara, St. Thomas’ College Bandarawela, Badulla Central College, Girandurukotte National School, and Dudley Senanayaka Vidyalaya Colombo were honoured as champions of their respective groups.

Dialog, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Association, has played a pivotal role in nurturing and advancing school rugby throughout Sri Lanka. Their unwavering commitment has enabled young athletes to aspire to and realise their full potential. The Dialog Schools Rugby Awards serve as a beacon of the flourishing rugby culture in Sri Lanka, and with the steadfast support of the company and the passionate spirit of young players, the future of Sri Lankan rugby shines brightly with promise.