Maliyadeva Old Boys in Perth

🏉 Lakeview Shield Touch Rugby Tournament 2026

The Lakeview Shield Touch Rugby Tournament, organized by the Dharmaraja College Old Boys Association Perth, is taking place today at Success Reserve.

Congratulations to the Maliyadeva College Touch Rugby Team for qualifying for the semi-finals after a strong performance in the group stage.

Group Stage Results

* Trinity vs Maliyadeva – 6:1
* Maliyadeva vs Mahanama – 6:0
* Kingswood vs Maliyadeva – 2:5

Despite facing tough opposition, the team secured their place in the semi-finals and will now look to continue their campaign for the Lakeview Shield.

Best wishes to the Maliyadeva team for the knockout stages! 💙💛🏆

PS : Tournament Update 🏆

Maliyadeva College's impressive run came to an end in the semi-finals, going down 2–0 to D. S. Senanayake College after a spirited performance.

Congratulations to Trinity College on winning the Lakeview Shield 2026, defeating D. S. Senanayake College in a closely contested final.

A huge thank you to all players, supporters, well-wishers, and organizers of Dharmaraja College OBA, Perth who made this tournament a memorable event. The Maliyadeva team represented the college with pride, determination, and true DEVANS spirit throughout the competition. 🇷🇴💪

At the end of the First Committee Meeting of the Steering Committee 2026/27

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to introduce the newly elected steering committee of Maliyadeva Old Boys in Perth - 2026/27.

While congratulating the excellent services and contributions by the Outgoing Committee, let's warmly welcome the new committee.

👉President: Buddika Palipana Wijerathne
👉Secretary: Kumuditha Sathyajith Senadheera
👉Vice President: Raveen Wijekoon
👉Treasurer: Shanuka Senarath

Committee members:

👉Chaminda Abeyratna (Ex-officio President)
👉Harsha Jayathilaka
👉Priyal Kulawansa
👉Pandula Hettiarachchie
👉Dumal Kannangara Buddika
👉Sampath Kondasinghe
👉Manoj Rodrigo
👉Dushmantha Edirisinghe
👉Tharindu Weerasinghe
👉Sampath Thembuwana
👉Janitha Senanayaka
👉Ransumal Jayasinghe

Dear all,

Maliyadeva Old Boys Association - WA Chapter Inc successfully held it's AGM of 2026, last Saturday at the Rossiter Pavilion, Piara Waters, followed up by members' networking and dinner.

Following the official meeting prceedings, volunteer/member recognitions, and the election of new office bearers and committee members, the evening concluded with a networking session and dinner.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the newly elected Executive Committee and office bearers. At the same time, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to the outgoing team for their dedicated service and leadership.

Please find some highlights from the event captured below. Details of the newly appointed committee will be shared in our upcoming post. Stay tuned!

We are,
Perth Devan Steering Committee 2026/27

Photo credits: Sampath Priyashantha, Tharindu Weerasinghe, Kumuditha Sathyajith Senadheera

It was a pleasure to meet and greet one of the renowned past Presidents of Maliyadeva College Old Boys Association, Dr. Kamal Jayasinghe who's visiting Perth. Sharing some captured moments herewith!

Sharing few snapshots of Perth Devans at the Perth Sri Lankan Food Fair today. It was pleasing to contribute toward rebuilding our Motherland following the devastation of Cyclone Ditwa.

We are Perth Devans!

We are really happy to support this cause and help rebuild our motherland after the devastation of Cyclone Ditwa!

Sri Lankan Cultural Society Western Australia

We, Perth Devans, as a registered community organisation in Perth Sri Lankan Community participated at the Annual Year End Pirith Chanting Ceremony organised by Perth Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara on the 28th December 2025.

Dear brothers, families and friends, much merits on you for your kind support and generosity shown!

We wish you all a Blissful New Year!

Sharing some captured moments herewith!