The British School in Colombo (BSC) created history when they clinched the first-ever Under-12 Boys’ Division III Championship at the SLTA-Yeti All-Island Inter-Schools Tennis Tournament Team Competition 2025 played for the Arjan Perera Memorial Trophy and held at the SLTA Courts in Green Path, Colombo.

The BSC Under-12 Boys team, competing in the tournament for the very first time, comprised Avyn Abeywardene (9), Rahel Palisena (9) and Talib Imran (11).

Demonstrating remarkable consistency and skill, Avyn went unbeaten throughout the individual competitions, clinching the Under-12 Division III Individual Championship. 

The team’s road to victory was equally impressive, overcoming Royal College in the semifinals before defeating St. Sebastian’s College in the final to secure the Under 12 Division III overall championship in their category.

The BSC Under-12 Girls team also delivered an impressive performance, advancing to the semifinal stage of the competition in their category.