The Annual Inter-House Sports Meet The Annual Inter-House Sports Meet was held on the 27th of February 2026 at The Big Club Grounds. The event commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest, Mr. Yuvraj Sivalingam, followed by the opening prayer delivered by the Assistant Chaplain of S. Thomas’ College, Rev’d Suren Watson. The hoisting of the flags then took place, with Warden Mr. Asanka Perera hoisting the National Flag and Sub Warden Dr. Radeeka Mendis hoisting the College Flag. The athletics captain and the house athletics captains jointly lit the Olympic Lamp, signalling the official start of the track and field events. The inspection of house decorations followed, overseen by the Chief Guest and his wife, the Warden, the Sub Warden, and the Prefect of Games. The proceedings concluded with an address by the Chief Guest and the prize distribution of individual and team awards. The House Decoration competition ended in a three-way tie between Stone, Wood and Boarding House, with Stone House ultimately being crowned overall champions by the narrowest of margins over Wood House.
The 175th Anniversary of College lent a particular significance to this year’s athletics meet, serving as a meaningful reminder of the rich history of S. Thomas’ College and the proud legacy it holds in athletics. It was also a momentous occasion as the first athletics meet to be led by the newly appointed Warden and Sub Warden, Mr. Asanka Perera and Dr. Radeeka Mendis, marking a fitting milestone in the beginning of their new term
