ST.ANTHONY'S COLLEGE WATTALA

07/09/2026

05/09/2026

We were honoured to welcome our old boy Professor Shirvel Stanislaus to College during his recent visit. Professor Stanislaus is an adjunct professor of nuclear physics at Valparaiso University in Indiana, USA. He earned his Ph.D. (1988) and M.S. (1983) in nuclear physics from the University of British Columbia, following his undergraduate degree at the University of Sri Lanka (1976), and remains active in nuclear physics research.

During the visit, President of the OBA Suresh Amerasekera presented Professor Stanislaus with the College History book. Also participating were Roshan Rodrigo (VP, Athletic Wing), Rajeev Alexander (VP, Athletic Wing), and Dileep De Silva (Committee Member, OBA).

04/09/2026

🚨 PROUD MOMENT! 🚨

We are proud to announce that Samal Udawaththa has been selected for the DP World ILT20 Development League, representing the Gulf Giants! 🏏🔥

This is your opportunity to make a powerful comeback, perform at your best and take the next step towards the main ILT20 stage.

Go hard, make it count and keep our flag flying high! 💙💛

Congratulations, Samal! We are proud of you! 👏

02/09/2026

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: LT COL LUCKSHMAN KARAVITAGE

Leadership came early to Luckshman Karavitage College Head Prefect in 1990, a champion track and field athlete, and a member of the Senior Cadet Platoon. That thread led him from the College grounds to the service of his nation.

A member of the Army Archery Team and a national champion in the team event in 2001, he made history in 2002 as the first Antonian to represent Sri Lanka at a World Archery Championship, in Korea, carrying the College’s name onto the world stage. His standing in the field was further recognised when he was appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Paralympic Committee in 2009, lending his leadership to the cause of the nation’s para-athletes.

For all these distinctions, it is his quiet generosity to his alma mater that the Athletic Wing honours most warmly today. As one of the initial donors to the Athletic Wing, the History Book Project and the Dormitory Project, Luckshman has given not only his name and his achievements but his lasting support to the College’s future.

His love for St. Anthony’s and his commitment to the Athletic Wing are, quite simply, priceless. The Athletic Wing is proud to honour Lt Col Luckshman Karavitage.

Presented by:
Major General Chandimal
Former College Sprint Record Holder and National Schools Coloursman; Captain of the 1980 College Soccer Team.

Award received by:
Shenal Karawitage, son as Lt Col Luckshman Karavitage was overseas at the time of the ceremony.

01/09/2026

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

RAJEEV ALEXANDER

Rajeev Alexander’s bond with St. Anthony’s was formed on the college playing fields. A member of the College Junior Cricket Team and the Under-19 Basketball Team in 1987 and 1988, and of the Senior Cadet Team in 1985, he gave back to the game almost as soon as he had left it, returning as College Basketball Coach in 1989 and 1990 to guide the Antonians who followed him.

That instinct to serve the College, rather than merely to belong to it, has never left him. His untiring efforts towards the production of the College History Book stand as a testament to his devotion a labour of dedication that will preserve the Antonian story for generations yet to come. As Co-Chairman of the Short Story Book Project, he has helped give Antonian voices a lasting home in print.

But perhaps his rarest gift is this: no Antonian has travelled further, or to more corners of the country, to bring the Antonian family together. Wherever old boys have gathered, Rajeev has been the thread drawing them home.

For a lifetime spent uniting Antonians across every distance, the Athletic Wing is proud to honour Rajeeva Alexander.

Presented by:
Rohitha Fernando
A true Antonian and former Director of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI)

31/08/2026

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: ROSHAN RODRIGO

His Antonian spirit was forged early. As a student he threw himself into college life, playing soccer and competing in athletics a sporting career cut short only by misfortune, having twice broken his arm on the field.

An ardent servant of the Old Boys’ Association, Roshan served as Secretary from 2003 to 2004 and has held the office of Treasurer on seven occasions over the past twenty years, maintaining throughout an unblemished record a testament to the trust his fellow Antonians place in him.

As a Vice President of the Athletic Wing, he has continued to give of himself in countless ways. Roshan Rodrigo stands as a role model to every young Antonian. The Athletic Wing is proud to honour him.

Presented by:
Travis Fambeck
A devoted Antonian and CIMA World Prize Winner

30/08/2026

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: SUKUMAL FERNANDO

Vice President of the Old Boys Association and Deputy President of the Athletic Wing, Sukumal Fernando has given over four decades of quiet, steadfast service to St. Anthony’s College and, more recently, to the Athletic Wing. As Advisor to the College Dormitory Project, he has lent his counsel to one of the College’s most important undertakings, ensuring that Antonians of the future are as well provided for as those of the past.

Together with his brothers, Sukumal has been a pillar of strength a contribution whose value cannot be measured in figures alone. As Head of the Athletic Wing Scholarships Programme, he has turned that generosity into opportunity, raising over Rs. 1.5 million to date so that deserving young Antonians may pursue their education unhindered by circumstance.

Beyond every title and initiative, it is his unfailing willingness to help in ways seen and unseen that endears him to all who serve alongside him. For a lifetime of dedication offered without expectation of reward, the Athletic Wing is proud to honour Sukumal Fernando.

Presented by:
Gazzali Zain
Vice President, Athletic Wing
Dormitory Project Conceptualiser and Coordinator

29/08/2026

EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS AWARD

Presented to Nixon Fernando, a distinguished Old Boy who has brought honour and glory to St. Anthony’s College, Wattala, through his outstanding achievements in athletics at the national and international levels. Involved in sport from a young age.

Nixon established the college Under-19 shot put record and won the Public Schools championship. He went on to become the undisputed National Shot Put Champion for ten years, from 1984 to 1993, setting a new national record of 14.58 metres in 1991. He was also National Discus Champion for two years, and represented Sri Lanka at the South Asian Games, bringing glory to his college and his motherland.

This prestigious award is presented by Emil Diaz, Secretary of the St. Anthony’s College, Wattala Athletic Wing.

More memorable moments coming your way from the Award Ceremony held during the Annual General Meeting of the Athletic Wing on 22nd August 2026. Stay tuned for more.

28/08/2026

EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS AWARD

Presented to DIG Norman Silva, a distinguished Old Boy who has brought honour and glory to St. Anthony’s College, Wattala, through his outstanding achievements in athletics at the national and international levels.

At college, Norman held the Under-17 and Under-19 discus and shot put records and became Public Schools discus and shot put champion in 1979. A versatile sportsman, he was also an All-Island winning Elle team member and played volleyball for College. He went on to win the discus throw at the Sri Lanka Nationals and, in 1990, established the Police athletics records in both discus and shot put while serving as Police Athletic Captain.

He was appointed Captain of the Police rugby team. Norman played for the Police for 20 years and later coached the side. He represented Sri Lanka in rugby for 12 years, was appointed national captain in 1995, and toured 12 countries.

This prestigious award was presented by Bernard Liyanage, Treasurer of the St. Anthony’s College, Wattala Athletic Wing during by the 3rd AGM of the Athletic Wing.