Category Archives: Aquatic

AIS celebrates another Olympian as Kyle heads to Paris 2024

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COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Kyle Abeysinghe, a two-time silver medalist at the Commonwealth Youth Games and a Commonwealth Games finalist, is set to represent Sri Lanka at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Abeysinghe, 24, becomes the third alumnus from Asian International School (AIS) to achieve this honor. Abeysinghe, the younger brother of double Olympian Matthew Abeysinghe, made…

Golden girl Dilushi Dilshara propels Lyceum Wattala to championship win

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WATTALA: (ePRESS) – Dilushi Dilshara, a 13-year-old student from Champion Lyceum International School Wattala, emerged as the shining star of the 48th National Age Group Swimming Championship, held recently at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool. Dilshara’s remarkable performance not only secured her the title of Under-15 Girls Champion but also brought glory to her school and…

Lyceum Wattala: Champions of the pool at National Age Group Swimming Championship

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COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Lyceum International School Wattala made history at the 48th National Age Group Swimming Championship, securing their first-ever Overall Women’s Championship title in school history. Hosted by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool Complex, the five-day event concluded last Sunday with Lyceum Wattala emerging victorious among 52…

Swim star Muhammad strikes again: Five golds, three records in national meet

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COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – MF Muhammad from Zahira College drew attention at the 48th National Age Group Swimming Championship. On the fourth day of the 48th National Age Group Swimming Championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool Complex, Muhammad notched up his third new meet record and clinched…

Sri Lanka’s swimmers secure spots in Paris Olympics

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COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) has picked two swimmers, Kyle Abeysinghe and Ganga Senevirathne, to represent the country in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, announced by SLASU. These swimmers train at Killer Whale Aquatics under Head Coach Manoj Abeysinghe. Kyle, aged 24, is the younger brother of Matthew Abeysinghe, who represented Sri…

Musaeus College secures top spot in Intermediate Championship

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COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Musaeus College, a prominent name in swimming competitions, emerged victorious in the Women’s Championship of the Intermediate Age Group Swimming Championship held at the Air Force Swimming Pool Complex in Ratmalana, organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU). Last year, Musaeus College secured third place, but this time they dominated the…

Inspirational triumph: Galina Basnayake leads the way in Mount Lavinia Sea Swim

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Colombo, Mar 21, 4.45PM – Last week, the picturesque shores of Mount Lavinia witnessed a remarkable feat in swimming as para athlete Galina Basnayake, representing Rainbow Aquatics, emerged as the Best Open Women Para Swimmer at the 85th Two-mile Sea Swim. Hosted by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) and supported by the Mount Lavinia…

World Aquatics and SLASU join forces for elite swimmer scholarships

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Colombo, Mar 21, 3.50PM – World Aquatics has announced an exciting opportunity for swimmers worldwide through the Stipendium Hungaricum Sports Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2024-2025. This initiative aims to support talented athletes in pursuing their academic and athletic endeavors. Swimmers with 600 or more world aquatic points are eligible to apply for this prestigious…

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