28-Sep-2026

Faculty of Agriculture Secures Championship at Pera Champs 2026! 

The Faculty of Agriculture proudly announces that its undergraduate student team, "Team Phantoms," emerged as the overall Champions of Pera Champs 2026! The rigorous adventure challenge, held on the 19th and 20th of September 2026 as part of the 2026/27 Hike Season, saw students secure back-to-back victories for the Faculty in this highly competitive university-wide event. 

Spanning two intense days across the university premises, the competition tested the physical endurance, problem-solving skills, and quick thinking of all participating teams. Team Phantoms successfully navigated a series of tough obstacles and team-building activities, demonstrating exceptional strength, unity, and leadership to claim the ultimate victory. 

In celebration of this remarkable triumph, the champions formally met with the Dean of

the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Barana Jayawardana, at the Dean's Office to officially present the prestigious Pera Champs championship shield. 

The Faculty extends its warmest congratulations to the victorious team members: Salinda Rathnayake, Imedha Kaushalya, Avindu Hasaral, Madhawa Nirmal, Kavinda Vimansana, Anuvinda Suraj, Dineli Wijayarathna, Ranesha Peiris, Anjalika Munasinghe, and Isanka Wijerathna.  Their unwavering perseverance, trust, and teamwork have brought immense pride and glory to the Faculty of Agriculture.