Virunaka Hendahewa, a third-year undergraduate from the Faculty of Engineering, showcased his outstanding performance at the recently concluded All-Island Open Ranking Table Tennis Championship 2023. Organized by the Tibhar sports club, this event took place from July 16th to 18th at the Kandy Municipal Indoor Stadium. Virunaka showcased his exceptional table tennis skills as he competed...Read More
Two exceptional athletes from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have been selected to represent Sri Lanka in the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship 2023, scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 12th to 16th July 2023. In the intense selection rounds, where a talented pool of athletes competed, our university’s athletes showcased their remarkable skills....Read More
USJ women weightlifters Shrimali Samarakoon and Imalsha Madhushani have achieved remarkable success at the 47th National Sports Festival. Shrimali won the gold medal in the 45kg weight category, earning the title of the women’s best lifter. Imalsha secured the bronze medal in the 71kg weight category. These achievements highlight their dedication, talent, and the university’s...Read More
The 31st World University Games is scheduled to take place in Chengdu, China from July 28th to August 8th, welcoming more than 8000 athletes from over 150 countries. Representing Sri Lanka in this esteemed international sports arena will be a team of six exceptional students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Hasara Wijayaratne, a fourth-year...Read More
The 46th Colours Awarding Ceremony of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was successfully held on the 9th of June 2023 at the Golden Rose Banquet Hall in Boralesgamuwa. The event was graced by the distinguished Chief Guest, Prof. Upul Subasinghe, Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, and the Guest of Honour, Mr. Mahinda Ranasinghe, Managing...Read More
The Vidudaya-Ritzbury Swimming Championship 2023 organised by the Sports Council and the Department of Physical Education, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and sponsored by Ritzbury, was held at the Swimming Pool Complex of USJ on the 26 th of May with the presence of the distinguished guests, including Prof. Upul Subasinghe, the Acting Vice Chancellor of...Read More
Three members from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have achieved remarkable feats in different sports disciplines in April, bringing pride and glory to their alma mater. Chameera Ginige, Amasha de Silva and Tarushi Himahansika have excelled in table tennis, athletics and carrom respectively, proving their talents and skills on both national and international platforms. Chameera...Read More
The weightlifting team from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) emerged victorious at the inter-university games, setting several new game records in the process. The team was headed by Thineth Jayasuriya who participated in the 109Kg weight category. He lifted 80kg in the snatch movement and 120kg in the clean and jerk movement, achieving a...Read More
Sri Jayewardenepura University player S. A. T. Dasun set a new tournament record in the 2022 inter-university championship games in the high jump event held on November 27th, 2022 at the Sugathadasa Stadium. Competing in the high jump event of the athletics section, Dasun set a new tournament record with a jump of 2.14 meters,...Read More
Lahiru Keshan Pathirana of USJ set new game records at the Inter University Championship Games 2022 in both “Men’s Shot Put” and “Men’s Discus Throw” events held at Sugathadasa Stadium. Keshan Pathirana set a new record in men’s shot put with 13.27 meters distance record which broke the previous inter university games record of 13.23...Read More
