Category Archives: Aquatic

Asian International School’s pride: Four swimmers set to represent Sri Lanka at BIMSTEC

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Colombo, Feb 3, 11AM  – Asian International School (AIS) is creating history as four of its swimmers have been chosen by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) to represent Sri Lanka at the BIMSTEC Youth Aquatic Meet in New Delhi, India. The event, happening from February 7 to 13, marks a momentous occasion for…

Sibling power: Marambe duo captains Sri Lanka’s Youth Diving Squad

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Colombo, Feb 3, 9AM – Sri Lanka’s young diving stars, Matheesha Marambe from Royal College and Kithmi Marambe from Bishop’s College, are leading the boys and girls Youth Diving Teams heading to India on Monday. They’re off to participate in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Youth Aquatic Sports…

Gateway’s Pride: Hiruki de Silva captures Most Outstanding School Swimmer Title

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Colombo, Jan 30, 11.15AM – Hiruki de Silva, a silver medalist at the South Asian Games and a student at Gateway College, has been crowned the Most Outstanding School Swimmer of the Year 2023. This prestigious award was presented at the second Sportsunleash Schools Sports Awards 2024, a dazzling event organized by SPORTSINFO in collaboration with…

Swimming star: Naveed Raheem’s journey to Paralympic dreams

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Colombo, Jan 29, 4.30PM – Naveed Raheem’s journey in Sri Lankan swimming is nothing short of remarkable. Despite facing challenges from birth, including being a below-knee amputee, Raheem has defied odds and emerged as a beacon of inspiration for the nation. His recent achievements, including a bronze medal at the 2023 Para Asian Games in…

Sri Lanka’s swimming elite converge for Relay Championship

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Colombo, January 23, 7.25PM – The countdown has begun for the much-anticipated National Age Group Relay Championship, skillfully organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU). The event is poised to commence  its watery spectacle at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool Complex on Sunday, January 28. Swimmers of varying ages, ranging from the energetic…

Dive dynamic: Matheesha and Kithmi Marambe to captain Sri Lanka’s dive team

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Colombo, Jan 23, 6PM – The Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) has unveiled the dynamic duo, siblings Matheesha Marambe and Kithmi Marambe, as the captains leading the nine-member Sri Lanka Diving team at the upcoming BIMSTEC Youth Aquatic Sports Meet in New Delhi, India. The much-anticipated event is scheduled to unfold from February 5 to…

SLASU’s Elite Panel sets the aquatic standard

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Colombo, Jan 7, Sun – The Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) recently formed a 30-member Elite Technical Official Panel, playing a pivotal role in the successful management of the Sri Lanka National Short Course Championship last week. Notably, this championship witnessed the historic inclusion of a foreign team from the Maldives, held in the…

AIS swimmers claim top ranks in National Squad

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Colombo, Jan 5, Fri – Two outstanding swimmers from Asian International School (AIS) have earned spots in the Sri Lanka Women’s National Swimming Squad for 2024. The announcement came after the conclusion of the National Short Course Swimming Championship, as disclosed by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU). Christina Perumal and Sithuki Yonara, both distinguished…

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