Seetha Devi and Sylvestrians hockey champs

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Seetha Devi Balika Vidyalaya 'Greens' (girls) and St. Sylvester's College (boys) became champions at the first ever boys and girls Under 15 Hockey Championship organised by the Old Sylvestrians Hockey Club and played at Police Grounds, Kandy.

A total of 16 teams participated in this tournament.

In the girls finals Seetha Devi BV 'Greens' beat Pushpadana Girls College 3-2 on penalty strokes after the match ended in a scoreless draw.

St. Anthony's College clinched the third place defeating Seetha Devi BV 'Whites' 3-2 on penalty strokes.

Ahimsa Nirmala of Pushpadana Girls College was adjudged the best player of the tournament. Best Goal-keeper was R.S. Sakuntala of Seetha Devi BV 'Greens'.

St. Sylvester's College beat Dharmaraja College 3-1 on penalty strokes. The scores at full time stood at nil all before the penalty tie breaker system was implemented.

Kingswood College finished third when they beat Trinity College 1-0 in the losers finals.

Rameel Dharmaratne of Dharmaraja College was adjudged the best player of the tournament. Chanaka Sandun of St. Sylvester's College was adjudged the Best Goal-keeper of the tournament.

Dr. Maithre Rajapakse President St. Sylvester's College Old Boys Association was the Chief Guest with Malcolm Perera, Manager coaching Sri Lanka Cricket as Guest of Honour.