Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya highlighted that the objective of taking part in sports ought to not be entirely about success, but the worths of unity and the positive attributes that we can get from the sports.The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the closing event of the 50th Annual Inter-School Swimming Championship, arranged by the Schools Aquatic Sports Association, held the other day (June 22) at the Sugathadasa Stadium, according to the Prime Ministers Media Division.During the occasion, the Prime Minister provided awards to winners in several swimming and diving classifications.
The total kids swimming championship was won by St.
Josephs College, Maradana, for the 20th successive year while the general girls champion was secured by Colombo Ladies College, and the general combined schools championship was won by Lyceum International School, Wattala.In the diving occasions, the general ladies championship was won by the group from Bishops College, Colombo, and the boys champion was secured by Royal College, Colombo, the declaration said.Addressing the event, the Prime Minister specified: We should teach our kids to accept both victory and defeat with equal grace.Even in a time when education typically feels challenging, sports have allowed trainees to establish vital qualities such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience.I was really impressed to witness your skill today.
It brings me great delight to see such a high level of abilities amongst our children.Throughout the history, Sri Lankan professional athletes have actually brought excellent pride to our nation on international stages.
I take this chance to reveal my thankfulness to them.
To those of you standing before me today, I wish you the strength and courage to bring the name of Sri Lanka to the global level.The event was attended by the officials from the Ministry of Education, members of the Schools Aquatic Sports Association, school principals, and agents from Nestl Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.