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Ilma Hosts Netball Tournament for 15th Year

Monday, 19th of January 2026

Standing (Left to right): Maryam Tariq, Mehvish Irfan, Aaminah Shaam, Taahirah Deane, Sofia Thahani, Umairah Thahir Sitting (Left to right): Aysha Ramzeen, Nabeeha Nabavi, Maryam Rahma Asir, Haniyah Ziard, Uzma Ramzeen Absent: Maryam Hisni

Ilma International Girls’ School will host the International Schools Under-20 Netball Tournament 2026 on 30 January at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo, marking the event’s 15th consecutive year. Organised under the auspices of The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL), the tournament will bring together leading international schools for a day of competitive school netball. Participating teams include Gateway College (Colombo and Kandy), Wycherley International School Colombo. Lyceum International School (Panadura, Wattala and Nugegoda), Horizon International School, Burhani Serendib International School, Royal Institute International School, Asian International School, Stafford International School, The British School in Colombo, St. Nicholas’ International School, and the host school.

Ilma International Girls’ School has maintained a consistent presence in school netball over the years, with the tournament forming a regular feature of its co-curricular calendar. Over time, the event has developed into a recognised platform for school-level competition, offering young players the opportunity to compete in a structured and competitive environment. The annual tournament continues to promote skill development, discipline, and sportsmanship, while strengthening ties within the international school sporting community.

 

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