Sports

Our Sports Programs

Excellence across diverse sporting disciplines with world-class coaching and facilities

Cricket

A legacy since 1903. Home to legends like Jack Anderson and Muttiah Muralitharan. Competing in prestigious tournaments including the Murali-Vaas Trophy.

Football

Champions since 1908. Dominated the Kandy League in the 1920s-30s. One of the first schools in Kandy to embrace the beautiful game.

Hockey

First college in Sri Lanka to play hockey (1907). Continuing a proud tradition of excellence and sportsmanship on the field.

Rugby

Introduced in 1957. Strong feeder to club teams in Kandy and Colombo. Producing national-level players with the support of the Old Antonians RFC.

Swimming

State-of-the-art swimming pool facility. Training champions for district, provincial, and national competitions.

Athletics

Comprehensive track and field program. Developing speed, strength, and endurance in our young athletes.

Basketball

Dynamic basketball program with modern courts. Building teamwork and agility on the hardwood.

Badminton

Dominant force in school tournaments. Ten Antonians have won national titles, with players representing Sri Lanka internationally.

Table Tennis

National-level paddlers including former #1 seeded players. Excellence in precision and reflexes.

Karate

Discipline, respect, and martial arts excellence. Training students in traditional karate techniques and values.

Kickboxing

Modern combat sport training. Building strength, agility, and self-defense skills.

Chess

Strategic thinking and mental agility. Competing in inter-school and provincial tournaments.

Cadetting

Winners of the prestigious De Soysa Cup. Building leadership, discipline, and teamwork through military-style training.

Scout

Adventure, outdoor skills, and community service. Developing well-rounded individuals through scouting activities.