Royal College Hockey voyages across International Waters
The 1st XI Hockey Team of Royal College of 2014 captained by Shaheer
Bari is set to tour Singapore and Malaysia on the 6th of December as
they hope to repeat their remarkable performances displayed throughout
the entire year.
This Team which consists with a star studded line up include 10
coloursmen inclusive of the Vice-Captain Malith Rasanga who represented
the Sri Lanka U-18 Side and also the teamwork and dedication of this
team is undoubtedly the highlight as it has been prominently evident in
many of their triumphs.
The team led by Skipper Shaheer Bari bagged many Tournaments under
their name as they remained undefeated and emerged National Schools
Games Champions which is regarded as the Holy Grail of Hockey at schools
level in the island. The Boys from Reid Avenue were also successfully
able to quell their rivals as they comfortably gained victories ensuring
more silverware to school with Blue and Gold. They won all the three
trophy matches played this year by defeating Wesley College 3-1,
Kingswood College 5-0 and S. Thomas’, Mt. Lavinia 3-0.
Royal College which has displayed great prowess in the game of
Hockey, especially in the last two decades, has being consistent in
their achievements. The Principal Mr. Upali Gunasekara has been a great
source of inspiration, supported by the Senior Games Master Sudath
Liyanagunawardena and a host of other teachers who work tirelessly to
help maintain the standard achieved.
The Royal College Hockey Club which nurtures the game of Hockey at
the College and their Coach Rohan Dissanayake who has been moulding the
hockey players of Royal College for over two decades has been the
driving force of the success story.
The Royal College team will compete in a series of exhibition
matches, in both Singapore and Malaysia followed by a Tournament
featuring some of Asia’s Best Junior Players.
The boys from Reid Avenue hope to replicate their performances shown
back home and continue their amazing undefeated winning streak!
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