Prof. D.M. Semasinghe, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya appreciates parties who contributed to prepare Corporate Plan (2020-2024) & Action Plan (2020) on 17th of February 2020 at Senate Room.
At a meeting for Directors of International Units of universities organized by the National Science Foundation on 28th January 2020 it was revealed that the University of Kelaniya is placed second among universities in Sri Lanka on Research & Innovation Cooperation funded by the European Union.
The women staff badminton team of University of Kelaniya has won the 04th International Staff Badminton Tournament, Bangalore, India. The tournament was held from 20th to 23rd of January 2020 at the PES University Sports Complex.
Colours Awards 2017/2018 jointly organized by the Department of Physical Education and Sports Council, with the objective of appreciating sports performances of the undergraduates during the academic year was held on the 24th of January, 2020 at Sri Dharmaloka Hall, University of Kelaniya.
200 sportsmen and 145 sportswomen received University Colours for 22 sports disciplines.
The event was held under the patronage of Senior Prof. Janitha A. Liyanage, Vice Chairperson- University Grants Commission & Prof. D.M. Semasinghe, Vice- Chancellor, University of Kelaniya. Mr. Dilantha Malagamuwa, international racing driver graced the event as the Guest of Honour.
Ms. Hashini Lokuge awarded as Best Fresher Sportswoman and Best Sportswoman of the Year. Mr. J D Karunarathne awarded as Best Fresher Sportsman of the Year & Mr. Y Pramedha Mendis awarded as Best Sportsman of the Year.
Fifteen graduates those who obtained first class honors and university colours received special awards to recognize their academic and sports excellence.
Academic and Sport Excellence Award Winners
|
No |
Graduate’s Name |
Sport and Academic year (s) obtained university colours for particular sport |
Degree obtained first class
|
|
01 |
Mr. H. Miriyagalla |
Track & Field 2013/2014 |
BB Mgt (Special) in Finance |
|
02 |
Ms. M.G. Awanthi Saumyamala |
Swimming (2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017) |
BSc Honours in Statistics |
|
03 |
Ms. Y. Nethmi P. De Silva |
Track & Field (2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Marketing |
|
04 |
Ms. W.N.N. De Mel |
Track & Field (2013/2014) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Finance |
|
05 |
Mr. R.D.U. Harshana |
Football (2014/2015 and 2015/2016) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Accountancy |
|
06 |
Ms. Pramelka R. Premarathne |
Badminton (2014/2015) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Marketing |
|
07 |
Ms. K.W. Oshadhee Vishmini |
Badminton (2014/2015) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Accountancy |
|
08 |
Mrs. D. Rangana Karunaratne |
Tennis (2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016) |
MBBS |
|
09 |
Ms. M.W.V.A. Nisansala |
Scrabble (2015/2016 and 2016/2017) |
BSc Honours in Mathematics |
|
10 |
Ms. R.S. Samarasinghe |
Scrabble (2015/2016 and 2016/2017) |
BA Honours in French |
|
11 |
Ms. Y.R.K. Bandaranayake |
Scrabble (2015/2016) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Marketing |
|
12 |
Ms. K.A.R.M. Welewewa |
Scrabble (2015/2016) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Marketing |
|
13 |
Ms. H.G.T.P. Thuduwage |
Scrabble (2015/2016 and 2016/2017) |
BA Honours in French |
|
14 |
Ms. G.H.D. Namendri |
Scrabble (2015/2016) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Marketing |
|
15 |
Ms. R.A.I. Dilshani |
Basketball (2016/2017) |
BB Mgt (Special) in Marketing |
Best Performer Award Winners
|
Sport |
Best Performer’s Name |
Sport |
Best Performer’s Name |
|
Badminton (Women) |
W.A.A.S. Ruranthika |
Rugger |
R.A.B.T. Perera |
|
Badminton (Men) |
R.M. Bhagya L. Ranasinghe |
Scrabble (Women) |
E.A.N. Dilini |
|
Baseball |
W.G. Dasun Priyankara |
Scrabble (Men) |
J.D. Karunarathne |
|
Basketball (Women) |
R.L.C. Hashani |
Swimming (Women) |
S.T. Wickramasinghe |
|
Basketball (Men) |
T.O. Agure |
Swimming (Men) |
Taveesh N. Edussuriya |
|
Carrom (Women) |
K.S.W. Gamage |
Table Tennis (Women) |
Dewmini Weerasena |
|
Carrom (Men) |
Y.P.M. Mendis |
Table Tennis (Men) |
J.M. Dasun D. Jayasundara |
|
Chess (Women) |
L.N. Thilakarathne |
Taekwondo (Women) |
K.G.R.N. Kumari |
|
Cricket |
S.N.K.N. Samarakoon |
Taekwondo (Men) |
G.K.H. Peiris |
|
Elle (Women) |
P.G.I.L. Karunarathna |
Tennis (Women) |
Hasindi Lokuge |
|
Elle( Men) |
D.S.S. De Zoysa |
Tennis (Men) |
H.D.H.G. Kaushalya |
|
Football |
M.M.T. Mahanthagama |
Track & Field (Women) |
F.S. Rishard |
|
Hockey (Women) |
P.G.S.P. Gunawardhana |
Track & Field (Men) |
K.N.M. Silva |
|
Hockey (Men) |
L.H.C. Sankalpa |
Volleyball (Women) |
K.D.G.S.S. Kularathna |
|
Judo (Women) |
H.A.H.J. Hapuarachchi |
Volleyball (Men) |
M.A.A.I. Rajarathne |
|
Karate (Women) |
W.E.M.G.M. Adhikari |
Weightlifting |
A.H.E. Darshana |
|
Karate (Men) |
D.T.D. Jayasinghe |
Wrestling |
G.G. Kavinda |
|
Netball |
R.L.D.T. Rajapaksha |
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Moreover, Senior Prof. Lakshman Senevirathna, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Kelaniya, Senior Prof. S.R.D. Kalingamudali, Chairman- Sports Advisory Board & Dean- Faculty of Science, Deans of Faculties, members of Sports Advisory Board, Heads of Departments, Academic Staff Members, invited guests, Mr. G.G.U. Saman Kumara, Actg. Director- Physical Education along with staff Members of the Department of Physical Education were present at the occasion.
