Blue & White Quiz Competition ’22

The annual quiz competition organized by the General Knowledge Club of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 returned
physically after a period of four years on last Friday, 20th January 2023. It was held at the Bonjean Hall of St.
Joseph’s College, Colombo with more than 40 prestigious schools from all across the island competing for the first
time. As the chief guest, former DIG of Sri lanka police, Mr. Chris Obeysekara who is an old boy of St. Joseph’s, graced
the occasion. The theme for the evening was “A throwback to the 80s”, and it was conducted in an elegant and classy
fashion. The quiz had a total of six rounds with all teams competing including a special round out of which the highest
ranking duo were chosen to go head to head in the final championship quiz rounds. Each of the six rounds were hotly
contested and the top two teams were uncertain till the overall points were summed up. Richmond College, Galle
came out on top with a comfortable lead at the end of the six rounds while Royal College, Colombo were second.
Adding to the drama of the evening, Royalists managed to turn the tide around in the championship rounds and made
a late but impressive comeback and secured the plaque as the champions of Blue & White ’22. The second and third
places on the podium were taken up by Galle with Richmond College, Galle as runners-up and Mahinda College, Galle
at third.
-Isira Rodrigo