Hemamali Girls College create Stubbs Shield boxing history

Hemamali Girls College in Kandy created history at the inter school Stubbs Shield boxing meet as they emerged overall champions at the National School Games for the first time in history.

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All six of their boxers reached the finals with five striking gold, underlining their rise as a powerhouse in schools boxing within just four years.

Their success was masterminded by coach Jamitha Gayan Bandara, who also guided St. Sylvester's College to a record-equalling 19th Stubbs Shield triumph.

Bandara's most outstanding protégé was the 19-year-old Chathuri Siriwardana, who represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Under-19 and Under-22 Championships in Thailand in July.

Gold medal winners at the 106th Stubbs Shield Championship:

JUNIOR GIRLS:

44-46kg: W.A.N.S. Somaweera (Deerananda College, Pilimathalawa)

46-48kg: W.G.C.H.V. Jayasena (Hemamali Girls' College, Kandy)

48-50kg: N.M. Chenaya (Seelarathana M.V., Dombagoda)

50-52kg: M.M.S. Newanga (Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya, Nugegoda)