Student of the Year – General Convocation 2024: Mr Theeksha Gunasinghe, Faculty of Management and Finance
Congratulations to Mr Theeksha Gunasinghe from the Faculty of Management and Finance for your exceptional achievement in being awarded the Open Awards – Student of the Year at the General Convocation 2024.
Mr Theeksha Gunasinghe has distinguished himself as an exceptional scholar, athlete, leader, and ambassador of the University of Colombo. Graduating with First Class Honours in Business Economics with an exceptional GPA of 3.88, he was awarded the Prof. JASK Jayakody Memorial Gold Medal for the Most Outstanding Student of the Faculty of Management and Finance in 2024.
As the President of the Amalgamated Club (Sports Council), he led the University of Colombo, fostering unity and spirit at the Inter-University Championship 2024. As Captain of the University Rugby Team, he guided his side to reclaim the Inter-University Championship after half a decade, earning the title ‘Ruggerite of the Year’. He won University and Sri Lanka University Colours for outstanding performance in Rugby in 2023 and 2024.
His impact extends beyond sport and academics, from representing the university as a Student Ambassador, to spearheading community and professional development projects through Rotaract, to performing as a dancer, compère and a vibrant contributor to the university’s cultural life.
