history a university was able to achieve this award. The university has also produced the first undergraduate to participate in the Olympic games representing the country. Sumedha Ranasinghe of the university took part in the Rio Olympics 2016 with the intention of bringing glory to his motherland. Historically related institution The Vidyalankara University was created at the same time as the Vidyodaya University. Today Vidyalankara University is known as the University of Kelaniya. References External links 1958 establishments in Ceylon Educational institutions established in 1958 Statutory boards of Sri Lanka Universities in Sri Lanka