Category: Boxing

THURSTAN COLLEGE BOXING SHINES AT THE ALL-ISLAND SCHOOLS BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

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Post date October 12, 2026
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💙💛❤️ Proud Moments for Thurstan College! 💙💛❤️

We are proud to congratulate our talented young boxers on their outstanding achievements at the All-Island Schools Boxing Championship 2026, held from 5th to 9th October 2026 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.

🥈 JANITH NANAYAKKARA
🥈 Silver Medal – 47–50 kg Weight Category

🥉 DASULA THEWNIM
🥉 Bronze Medal – 50–55 kg Weight Category

👏 Congratulations to both our boxers for their dedication, courage, perseverance, and remarkable performances in the ring!

These achievements reflect their hard work, commitment, and the true fighting spirit of Thurstan College. We wish them continued success as they strive for greater victories in the future.

🙏 Our sincere appreciation goes to the Principal, the coaching staff, the Teacher-in-Charge of Boxing, parents, and everyone who supported our boxers throughout their journey.

💙💛❤️ Congratulations, Champions! You have made Thurstan College proud! ❤️💛💙

🥊 THURSTAN BOXING – FIGHT WITH COURAGE, WIN WITH PRIDE!

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A PROUD ACHIEVEMENT FOR THURSTAN COLLEGE BOXING!

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Post date September 16, 2026
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A PROUD ACHIEVEMENT FOR THURSTAN COLLEGE BOXING!

We are immensely proud to announce the outstanding performance of Thurstan College at the T. B. Jaya Boxing Championship & Under-19 Boxing Championship – 2026, held from 8th to 13th September 2026 at Sri Dheerananda Maha Vidyalaya, Pilimathalawa.

Four talented boxers represented Thurstan College at this prestigious championship, demonstrating exceptional courage, discipline, determination and fighting spirit throughout the competition.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

1 Gold Medal

2 Bronze Medals

Best Boxer Award – Under-19 Boxing Championship

The Best Boxer Award is a particularly remarkable accomplishment and reflects the outstanding skill, dedication and commitment of our young boxer.

This success is a true reflection of the hard work, perseverance and unwavering dedication of our boxers and coaches, who continue to strive for excellence in the sport of Boxing.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the Principal of Thurstan College, members of the Academic and Non-Academic Staff, parents, Thurstan Old Boys’ Association, coaches, well-wishers, and everyone who continues to support and strengthen the Thurstan College Boxing Programme.

Your encouragement and unwavering support inspire our young athletes to dream bigger, work harder and reach greater heights.

Congratulations to our proud Thurstan Boxers!

May you continue to carry the Thurstan spirit with pride and bring even greater victories to our alma mater in the years ahead.

Proud to be Thurstan!

RISE • FIGHT • ACHIEVE

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A PROUD ACHIEVEMENT FOR THURSTAN COLLEGE BOXING!

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Post date September 15, 2026
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🥊🏆 A PROUD ACHIEVEMENT FOR THURSTAN COLLEGE BOXING! 🏆🥊

🥊 Four talented boxers represented Thurstan College at this prestigious championship, demonstrating exceptional courage, discipline, determination and fighting spirit throughout the competition.

🏆 OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

🥇 1 Gold Medal
🥉 2 Bronze Medals
🏆 Best Boxer Award – Under-19 Boxing Championship

The Best Boxer Award is a particularly remarkable accomplishment and reflects the outstanding skill, dedication and commitment of our young boxer.

This success is a true reflection of the hard work, perseverance and unwavering dedication of our boxers and coaches, who continue to strive for excellence in the sport of Boxing.

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T.B. Jaya Memorial Boxing Championship 2025

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Post date July 17, 2025
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T.B. Jaya Memorial Boxing Championship 2025

Organized by the Schools Boxing Association, the championship was held from July 11 to 16 at Vidyarathna University College, Horana.

Representing Thurstan College with pride, Dasula Thewnim Gunawira of Grade 11 D delivered an outstanding performance in the 52kg-54kg weight class. He not only clinched the gold medal but was also crowned the Best Boxer of the Tournament

A huge congratulations to Dasula for bringing glory to Thurstan and showing the true spirit of sportsmanship and determination

Special appreciation to

Coach – Gihan Madhuwantha

Teacher-in-charge – Ms. Jayani Weerasinghe

Your dedication and guidance made this achievement possible