Sri Lankan students shine at Asia Pacific ICT Awards in Brunei

Colombo, December 08 (Daily Mirror)- Sri Lanka’s young innovators achieved a remarkable milestone at the prestigious Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) 2024, held in Brunei from December 4 to 7. 

Competing against representatives from 17 Asia-Pacific countries, three Sri Lankan students stood out for their exceptional creativity and technological ingenuity, securing significant accolades and bringing pride to the nation.

Dasindu Sithmira Mahabodhi of Sivali Central College, Rathnapura, won second place in the Junior Category, a feat that highlights his innovative prowess and dedication. 

Meanwhile, Sineth Daham Bandara Jayasundera from Gateway College, Colombo, and Ramiru Thehan Wijayasiriwardhane of Ananda College Colombo, earned merit awards in the Senior Category, demonstrating their exceptional talent and technical capabilities. 

Thisath Damiru Abeywickrama of St.Joseph's College Anuradhapura too, participated at this competition.

The Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) is one of the most respected ICT competitions in the Asia-Pacific region, established to foster collaboration and elevate the standards of technological development across member countries.

APICTA provides a platform for students, professionals, and organizations to showcase their innovative ICT-based solutions. 

The 2024 edition of APICTA attracted top innovators from 17 economies, including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and China, making the competition highly intense.