{"id":4404,"date":"2026-06-12T20:45:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stcoba-canada.com\/?p=4404"},"modified":"2026-06-12T20:51:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:51:54","slug":"sri-lankan-soccer-tournament-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stcoba-canada.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/sri-lankan-soccer-tournament-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lankan Soccer Tournament 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Champions of Toronto! \ud83c\udfc6\u26bd<\/b><\/b><\/div>\n
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STC OBA Canada<\/b> have done it! In a sensational display of grit, skill, and sheer determination, the Thomian boys fought their way through a grueling campaign to lift the prestigious Tissa Kodithuwakku Memorial Trophy<\/b> at the Sri Lankan Schools Soccer Tournament 2026!<\/p>\n

Held at the Toronto Azzurri Soccer Club, the tournament tested our boys against the finest, but the Thomian grit shone through from the opening whistle right up to the final silverware.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccb The Championship Squad<\/b><\/p>\n

Every single man on this list left their heart on the pitch. A massive congratulations to our heroes:<\/p>\n

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  • Rajinda Ratwatte<\/li>\n
  • Niroshan Arumugam<\/li>\n
  • Narayan Arumugam<\/li>\n
  • Gerhard Munaweera<\/li>\n
  • Indika Wijesundera<\/li>\n
  • Madhuka Ranasinghe<\/li>\n
  • Shanuk De Mel<\/li>\n
  • Shahain De Mel<\/li>\n
  • Ardheis Wickramasinghe<\/li>\n
  • Sarith Lihinikaduwa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f The Road to Glory: Match by Match<\/b><\/p>\n

    Our boys kept a flawless record, turning every high-stakes moment into a masterclass in teamwork and clinical finishing.<\/p>\n

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    • The Opener: STC vs Wesley (1\u20130)<\/b> Setting the tone early. A tense, tactical battle settled by a solitary, brilliant strike from Shanuk De Mel<\/b> to lock in the first 3 points.<\/li>\n
    • The Group Stage: STC vs St. Patrick’s College Jaffna (1\u20130)<\/b> A gritty encounter against a tough opponent. Maduka Ranasinghe<\/b> found the back of the net to secure another clean sheet and vital win.<\/li>\n
    • The Quarter Finals: STC vs St. Peter’s College (3\u20131)<\/b> The rivalry moved across the oceans! STC turned up the heat in the knockout stages. Shahain De Mel<\/b> put on a clinic with a superb brace (2 goals), backed up by a clinical finish from Indika Wijesundera<\/b> to send the Peterites packing.<\/li>\n
    • The Semi-Final Thriller: STC vs Al-Hilal College (3\u20132)<\/b> A true nail-biter! Facing relentless pressure, the boys showed incredible character. Shahain De Mel<\/b> was unstoppable yet again, netting another crucial double, while Ardheis Wickramasinghe<\/b> delivered the decisive blow to fire STC into the grand finale.<\/li>\n
    • The Grand Final: STC vs St. Patrick’s College Jaffna (3\u20131)<\/b> A rematch for all the marbles\u2014and our boys saved their absolute best for last! Dominating from the midfield to the final third, goals from Maduka Ranasinghe<\/b>, Indika Wijesundera<\/b>, and Ardheis Wickramasinghe<\/b> sealed a spectacular victory, leaving no doubt as to who rules the pitch in Toronto!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\udd25 Top Goal Scorers<\/b><\/p>\n

      A special shoutout to the clinical finishers who kept the scoreboard ticking:<\/p>\n

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      • \u26bd\u26bd\u26bd\u26bd Shahain De Mel<\/b> (4 Goals) \u2013 Absolute menace in the box!<\/li>\n
      • \u26bd\u26bd Maduka Ranasinghe<\/b> (2 Goals) \u2013 Big-game player.<\/li>\n
      • \u26bd\u26bd Indika Wijesundera<\/b> (2 Goals) \u2013 Pure composure when it mattered most.<\/li>\n
      • \u26bd\u26bd Ardheis Wickramasinghe<\/b> (2 Goals) \u2013 Clutch knockout goals.<\/li>\n
      • \u26bd Shanuk De Mel<\/b> (1 Goal) \u2013 The vital tournament-starter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Thank you to all the fans, families, and supporters who came out to cheer, bring the noise, and celebrate the food, entertainment, and fun organized by TriVibe Events and SK Realtors.<\/p>\n

        The trophy is coming home. Esto Perpetua!<\/b> \ud83d\udd35\u26ab\ud83d\udd35<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n

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