Showcases the emerging talent of over 5,500 athletes across the country
The 54th Ritzbury Sir John Tarbat Junior Athletic Championship 2025 came to an exciting close on 3rd November at the Mahaweli Ground Embilipitiya, after three days of spirited competition featuring over 5,500 Junior athletes from schools around the island.
Organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Athletic Association and powered by Ritzbury, Sri Lanka’s number one chocolate brand by CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd., the championship was once again a premier platform for nurturing young athletic talent and uplifting the standard of sports in the country.
From 1st to 3rd November, competitors took part in a wide range of track and field events including sprints, relays, hurdles, long jump, and javelin throw, delivering outstanding performances and demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship. Maristella College, Negombo emerged as the Overall Champions in the Boys category, and Lyceum International School, Wattala claimed the Overall Champion title in the Girls category.
Recognising exceptional individual achievements, the coveted titles for Best Boys Athlete and Best Girls Athlete were awarded to M.G.D.W. Gamage from Bakamuna Mahasen National School and N.R. Ekanayake from Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya.
Niluksha Bastiansz, General Manager, Marketing, CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd, said, “Ritzbury is proud to have been part of the Sir John Tarbat Junior Athletics Championship for over 13 years, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Sri Lanka Schools Athletics Association in our shared mission to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes. The championship is a celebration of talent, discipline, and the enduring spirit of the country’s youth. With more than 900 schools in attendance, supporting these platforms, we are helping to shape future sporting champions and build well‑rounded individuals who will contribute positively to the country.”
Ritzbury’s commitment to developing the next generation of athletes extends across multiple disciplines, with the brand consistently powering platforms that nurture young talent and strengthen its position as a leader in youth sports in Sri Lanka.
