St. Benedict’s College, Colombo is celebrating a remarkable sporting achievement by Nudam Ranaweera of the college’s aquatic sports squad, who was crowned the Diving National Champion 2026 at the 51st Sri Lanka Schools All-Island Age Group Aquatic Championships.
Competing in the Under 14 Boys’ category, Ranaweera delivered an exceptional performance, winning Gold medals in all three diving events, establishing himself as the National Champion in his age group.
With three gold medals to his name, Ranaweera demonstrated exceptional talent, determination, and technical ability throughout the competition, securing an impressive clean sweep across all three events.
The accomplishment is a testament to his dedication, discipline, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in sport. His success has brought pride and honour to St. Benedict’s College and the entire Benedictine community.
The college extended its appreciation to the Master-in-Charge, coaches, and parents for their guidance, encouragement, and support in nurturing Ranaweera’s talent and helping him achieve success at a national level.
Ranaweera’s achievement stands as an inspiration to fellow students and a milestone for the college’s aquatic sports squad. His accomplishments include first places in 1 m springboard diving, 3 m springboard diving, and platform diving.
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