D.S. Senanayake College shines at 46th National Long Course Swimming Meet
View(s):At the prestigious 46th National Long Course Swimming Meet, D.S. Senanayake College emerged champions in the Schools Division and secured the runners-up position when competing against both clubs and schools. This intense competition showcased the college’s exceptional talent and determination.
The team was led by four outstanding swimmers Yasir Aslam, Shaqib Riyaj, Yashith Wijesundara, and Nethum Punchihewa. These young athletes participated in 22 events, including relays, and achieved remarkable success. They reached the finals in 18 events and stood on the podium seven times, earning a total of two gold, six silver, and two bronze medals.
(From left): Yasir Aslam, Shaqib Riyaj, Yashith Wijesundara, and Nethum Punchihewa
Their impressive performance brought in a 299 points, outpacing the second runners-up by over 50 points. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering they were only overshadowed by Killer Whale Aquatics, who accumulated a staggering tally of 768 points with a team of nearly 20 swimmers.
D.S. Senanayake College was the only team to reach the top 10 positions in the Men’s Division with the least number of swimmers, making their success even more remarkable. The team, composed of 16 and 17-year-old boys, set a new benchmark in the college’s swimming history by becoming champions in the open men’s section among all boys’ schools.
Lyceum International School, Wattale (244), Trinity College (224),
Sri Lanka Army (207), Geffari Dulapandan Swimming Academy (169), St. Peter’s College (164), St. Joseph’s College (155), Ananda College (114) and Triton Aquatics (90) finished behind the top two sides in the list of top 10.