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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, Iran

It's just a while ago, that I got the updated images of the Sri Lankan delegation who left on 17th instant for the 3rd IOAA, at Tehran, Iran. In fact the delegation composed of 5 individual students, who were qualified via the national Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics, together with the leader Dr. Chandana Jayarathne, who also is a senior staff member of Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mr. Saraj Gunasekera .




Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, IranAbove you can see the Sri Lankan delegation majestically posing with our national flag- The Lion Flag

The delegation is as follows:

Leader: Dr. Chandana Jayaratne

Saraj Gunasekera

Students:
  • Eranga Thilina Jayashantha
  • Ashan Ariyawansa
  • Yasith Mathangasinghe
  • Shyaminda Bandara Basnayake
  • Danula Sochiruwan Godagama

Here is the image that anyone could see at the official site @ http://ioaa2009.ir/team/srilanka
But at the time I was posting this, the site was not working and this is a saved image, thanks to Muditha Jayath of Anandian Astronomical Association.

Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, IranWhile the Olympiad is in progress at the moment, I believe our talented team will see Sri Lanka won and bring glory to the island. Then that could be a greater victory for our country in the IYA 2009.

Out of the 5 local contestants for Olympiad, I personally know Eranga and Ashan and I hope they will do something better than last time. Especially I should highlight that Eranga Thilina, who holds the presidency of AAA, represented Sri Lanka in the last year's event @ 2nd International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics held in Bandung, Indonesia, from August 19 to 28, 2008 together with fellow compatriots Ashan & Yasitha as well.

Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, Iran
I can also quote the Stats for IOAA 2008

  • Ashan Ariyawansa - Nalanda College - Colombo
  • Rajith Gihan Perera - De Mazenod College - Kndana
  • Eranga Thilina Jayashantna - Ananda College - Colombo
  • Yasith Mathangasinghe - Dharmaraja College - Kandy
  • K G D Nisal Menuka - Royal College - Colombo
Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, Iran
Yasith Mathangasinghe of Dharmaraja College-Kandy received an honorable mention award at this Olympiad.
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OK, Now let's get back to IYA 2009 & IOAA 2009
I have a set of images that were really speaking the situation at the opening ceremony !! Here they are..

Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, IranOur delegation along the parade..

Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, IranOur delegates, bidding welcome in Sri Lankan way : Ayubowan !!
Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, IranEranga & Ashan looking anxious !!

Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, IranOur guys, amongst other participants from around the world !!
Sri Lankan Team @ 3rd International Olympiad of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Tehran, Iran
Unforgettable snapshots of IOAA 2009, paying off the hardworking as potential being unleashed !!

So it's up to you guys.. we are anticipating ...All the best!!!

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