Sticks at the ready. Isipathana’s inter-house hockey carnival hits the astro turf

Just days after the swimming pool settles, the competition between the four houses fires up again. This time, it moves to the astro turf as Isipathana College hosts the Inter-House Hockey Carnival 2026.

When and where

Date: Monday, 16th February 2026

Time: 8.00 a.m. onwards

Venue: Astro Turf

The house battle continues

Rahula, Tagore, Milton, and Iqbal barely had time to catch their breath from the swimming championship before the hockey sticks come out. The inter-house hockey carnival is always a fast, physical, and fiercely competitive affair, and this year will be no different.

Hockey has been a growing force at Isipathana in recent years, with the college’s underage teams making real waves at inter-school level. Events like this carnival are where that talent pipeline begins. For some boys, this will be their first taste of competitive hockey. For others, it is another chance to catch the eye of the school coaching setup.

Why it matters

Inter-house competitions are the heartbeat of school sport. They give every student, not just the first team players, a chance to represent something bigger than themselves. The hockey carnival brings together boys across age groups, all fighting for the same house colours. That shared purpose builds the kind of team spirit and competitive fire that Isipathana has always been known for.

Come and support

Head down to the astro turf early, pick your house, and get behind the boys. These are the mornings that make school life unforgettable.

Good luck to all four houses. Let the best stick work win.