The recently formed Royal College Fencing Team managed to secure 2nd place at the first ever Inter-School Fencing Tournament organized by the National Association of Fencing, Sri Lanka which took place on Saturday, the 11th June at the Royal – MAS Arena. The team lead by captan Seth Perera was coached by Head Coach Mr. Gayan Bandara and his support staff. A list of achievements by Royal College at the tournament are as follows:

Under 20 Saber Category 3rd Place – Seth Perera (Captain)
Under 17 Saber Category 1st Place – Induwara Mapalagama.
Under 16 Saber Category 1st Place – Sahan Girihagama
Under 15 Epee Category 3rd Place – Miyuru Bashitha
Under 15 Epee Category 3rd Place – Senuda Molagoda
Under 13 Foil Category 2nd Place – Obhasha Virunada
Under 13 Foil Category 3rd Place – Yasith Kulasekara

The performance of the Royal Fencers at their first ever tournament is highly commendable.

Royal College emerge Runners-up at the Inaugural Inter-School Fencing Tournament