Duwage Thevindu Sandil, a student of Grade 7 of St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, is a talented athlete who won many awards at SirJohn Tarbet Junior Athletic Championship.
Thevindu, a lad from Potupitiya, Wadduwa initially attended Pothputiya MV, his village school where he commenced his athletic career under the influence of his sports master Kapila Kumara, the coach of athletics, as well. Thevindu’s sporting capabilities were clearly displayed when he took part in “Kriyakaareewa Preethimath Vemy” let’s be active, and happy, the initial-level sporting event, organised by the Education Ministry for the primary level students in grade 3, 4 and 5 classes. His team was placed first at the inter-school primary level sporting events, held in 2016.
Thevindu won Under 11 (boys) High Jump Event representing Parakrama House and again he won the 75m first place, 100m-2nd place, and was honoured as the House Champion in Athletics in 2016, when at Pothupitiya MV (Wadduwa).
Thevindu Sandil won the under 14 long jump 3rd place, 100m (U-14) 2nd place High Jump 2nd place at Kalutara District Athletic championship held at Bandaragama Public Playground in 2017.
He again, won 2nd place at under 17 High Jump event and long jump 1st place, at Kalutara District Athletic Competitions, held at Bandaragama Public playground in 2017 He represented Golden Tigers Athletic Academy and won High Jump 1st place, long Jump 1st place and 80m – 2nd place.
He took part in Western Province Athletic Meet in 2017 and was placed second in Long Jump.
Even at the Inter House Sports Meet at Pothupitiya MV, Wadduwa, he represented “Rahula” House in 2018 and won High Jump 1st place Long Jump 1st place (under 11) and became the most outstanding athlete of the year.
He, again was picked as the Best Men’s Athlete (under 11) at the Kalutara Zonal Athletic Competitions, held at Kalutara in 2018.
He, for the first time took part in the Western Province Athletic Championship at Sugathadasa Stadium Colombo and emerged most talented Athlete in the under 12 age category.
Thevindu, participated in the All Island Athletic Championship held at St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya due to his prowess in athletics .
Having observed his sporting capabilities and honesty, the rector of St. Petr’s College, Bambalapitiya, Rev. Fr. Trevor Gerald Martin, made arrangements for a sports team of 48 including teachers of his college, to make a tour to Malaysia for a few days, and Thevindu had the opportunity to go on that tour.
Thevindu is now attending to his academic work and athletic career though he has a long way to go in the educational field.
I’m much interested in athletics, I’m very happy and thankful to my rector Rev. Fr. Trevor Gerald, Martin for admitting me to St. Peter’s,
“My ambition is to represent Sri Lanka in International meets and win a gold medal” Thevindu Sandil said.
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