Rahula Boys and Dharmapala Girls win Ritzbury-Olcott Schools Relay Carnival
View(s):Ritzbury-Sir Henry Steele Olcott Schools Relay Carnival 2024 concluded on a high note at the Kotawila Sports Stadium in Matara, showcasing the athletic talents of leading schools from across the island.
The event, jointly organised by the Old Boys Association of Rahula College, Matara, the Sports Club of Rahula College Old Boys’ Association, and the Col. Henry Steele Sports Foundation, was sponsored by Ritzbury, Sri Lanka’s favourite chocolate brand of CBL as the main sponsor.
The carnival culminated with the crowning of champions in both the boys’ and girls’ categories. In the girls’ division, Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya emerged victorious with 90 points with Musaeus College securing the runners-up position, and Mahamaya College placing third.
Boys’ overall winners – Rahula, Matara
In the boys’ division, hosts Rahula College claimed the championship title with 99 points, while Dharmaraja College, Kandy completed as runners-up, followed by Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya at third place.
The carnival, held as part of the centenary year celebrations of Rahula College, Matara, brought together respected schools such as Sujatha College, Visakha Vidyalaya, Dharmapala College, Dharmasoka College, Sangamittha College, Mahamaya College, Maliyadeva College, Musaeus College, Ananda College, Nalanda College, Dharmaraja College, and Mahinda College.
The Sir Henry Steele Olcott Schools Relay Carnival not only celebrated athletic excellence but also nurtured a spirit of friendly competition and unity among the participating schools. Ritzbury’s sponsorship of the event reaffirms the company’s commitment to uplifting the youth and promoting a healthier, more active lifestyle in Sri Lanka.
Girls’ overall winners – Dharmapala, Pannipitiya