Est. 1947
Central College Anuradhapura
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A Legacy of
Sporting Excellence
Central College Anuradhapura has a proud sporting heritage spanning nearly eight decades. Our athletes have represented the school, the district, and the province across a wide range of disciplines — earning titles, breaking records, and bringing honour to the Centralian name.
The school fields competitive teams in cricket, athletics, badminton, football, volleyball, swimming, and indoor sports. Under the guidance of dedicated physical education masters, our students compete at district, provincial, and national levels throughout the year.
The Annual Sports Meet — one of the most anticipated events on the school calendar — celebrates athletic achievement across all age groups, with inter-house rivalry that embodies the competitive spirit Central College is known for.
14+
Sports Offered
150+
Trophies Won
4
Sports Houses
The ARMS Houses
Every Centralian belongs to one of four houses, competing throughout the year for the inter-house championship at the Annual Sports Meet.
Our Sports Programme
Athletics
Track and field covering sprints, middle distance, long jump, high jump, shot put, and relay races.
Cricket
Junior and senior elevens competing at district, provincial, and national levels throughout the season.
Netball
Teams representing the school at district and North Central Province tournaments.
Volleyball
Boys and Girls teams active in inter-school and provincial competitions throughout the year.
Football
Teams representing the school at district and North Central Province tournaments.
Badminton
Indoor courts supporting competitive training for singles and doubles events in provincial championships.
Table Tennis
Fast-paced indoor competition developing reflexes and precision at inter-school and provincial level.
Throw Ball
Girls teams competing in a fast, team-based court sport at district and provincial tournaments.
Swimming
Programmes in freestyle, backstroke, and relay events with national schools qualifiers.
Karate
Martial arts training building discipline, self-defence, and competitive kata and kumite skills.
Taekwondo
Korean martial art developing focus, agility, and belt progression through graded competition.
Hockey
Field hockey teams representing the school at district and North Central Province tournaments.
Cycling
Endurance and track cycling with athletes competing at district and national schools events.
Chess
Strategic indoor programme developing analytical thinking with district and provincial competitors.