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The Bens Aquatic Championship 2025 – Inter-School Short Course Swimming Meet concluded with resounding success on 14 February 2026 at the Aquatic Sports Centre of St. Benedict’s College, marking the championship’s return after a seven-year break.
The prestigious inter-school event brought together leading swimming talent from across the island, showcasing exceptional standards of athleticism, discipline, and sportsmanship. The championship once again proved to be a spectacular celebration of competitive swimming and Benedictine excellence.
The event was graced by several distinguished guests, adding prestige and inspiration to the occasion.
The Chief Guest, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Department of Sports Science Senior Lecturer Dr. Kaushal Manawadu commended the young athletes for their dedication and commitment to excellence.
The Guest of Honour, College Aquatic Centre Project Committee (2010) Project Consultant Dudley Waas also addressed the gathering.
Among the Special Guests were former St. Benedict’s College Director Rev. Br. Granville Perera FSC, former Teacher-in-Charge Carmel Xavier and former Master-in-Charge Ananda Amarasinghe. Their presence, alongside distinguished Rev. Brothers, Principals, and Old Benedictines, greatly elevated the occasion and motivated the young sportsmen to aim higher in their athletic journeys.
The championship witnessed outstanding individual performances across all age categories:
In the relay category, De Mazenod College secured the Overall Relay Runner-Up title, while St. Benedict’s College – Colombo 13 emerged as Overall Relay Champions.
The final team standings reflected intense competition among participating schools:
The BENS Aquatic Championship 2025 not only celebrated victory but also strengthened camaraderie, resilience, and sportsmanship among young athletes. As the curtains fell, it left behind renewed inspiration and a strong foundation for even greater achievements in the years ahead.
