Kurunegala Maliyadeva won 10th schools karate title

The Junior Karate Team from Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala have accomplished a historic landmark, endearing the All-Island Boys’ Championship for the 10th consecutive year at the Sri Lanka Schools Junior Karate Championship 2025.

The annual tournament, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Karate-Do Federation with the endorsement of the Ministry of Education, was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo recently.

Maliyadeva College’s continued dominance in the sport was acclaimed by the school’s Principal W.M.C.K. Mahamithawa. He extended special recognition to the team’s long-serving Coach Padma Sri Manjula for his pivotal role in this decade of success. 

“We highly appreciate the special talent and dedication of Coach Manjula. He has helped us produce many national and international level players, and his exceptional skill and commitment have been crucial in winning this championship for the 10th consecutive time,” he said.