Under 20 waterpolo - May 2

WATERPOLO: The under-20 Waterpolo Tournament for both boys and girls conducted by the Interim Committee of Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union will be worked off on Saturday May 2 at the Police Sports Club swimming pool, Narahenpita commencing at 9 a.m.

In the boys tournament, the defending champions Royal will field 3 teams, S. Thomas' College will also have 3 teams. Ananda and Nalanda will have a team each.

Five teams will play in the girls tournament - the holders Bishop's College, Ladies College `A' and `B', Visakha Vidyalaya and Sri Lanka Navy.

The undisputed waterpolo champions Royal who have won all tournaments in 2008 - Ellawela league championships under-20 tournament Sri Lanka Schools tournament and prestigious Dr. R. L. Hayman Trophy will go out firm favourites to retain the title, fielding the 2008 champion outfit.

As usual, traditional rivals S. Thomas' are expected to offer stiff opposition to their opponents. Bishop's College will strive hard to win the girls title the third successive year. Ladies College will be the main rivals to Bishop's College.

Asian Youth Games

The SLASU Interim Committee has decided to select 12 swimmers (6 boys and 6 girls) and 4 divers to participate in the Asian Youth Games to be held from 14th to 21st June in Singapore.

The swimmers who reach the set standards only will be selected for the Singapore trip. If the swimmers failed to achieve the standard timings set by SLASU, two swimmers, a boy and a girl will go on "wild card" system, said Kiran Atapattu the Secretary SLASU Interim Committee.