St. Benedict’s celebrates Nudam Ranaweera’s triple gold medal triumph at National Diving Championships

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Nudam Ranaweera

St. Benedict’s College recently celebrated the sporting achievement of Nudam Ranaweera 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, Nudam delivered an exceptional performance, winning gold medals in all three diving events, establishing himself as the national champion in his age group.

His outstanding achievements included: 1st Place – 1m Springboard Diving; 1st Place – 3m Springboard Diving; and 1st Place – Platform Diving.

With three gold medals to his name, Nudam demonstrated exceptional talent, determination and technical ability throughout the competition, securing an impressive clean sweep across all three events.

This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to his dedication, discipline, perseverance and commitment to excellence in sport. His success has brought immense pride and honour to St. Benedict’s College and the entire Benedictine community. The College extended its sincere appreciation to the Master-in-Charge (MIC), coaches and parents for their invaluable guidance, continuous encouragement and unwavering support in nurturing Nudam’s talent and helping him achieve this national-level success.