{"id":5146,"date":"2026-04-07T20:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/?p=5146"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:46:18","slug":"bis-undergraduates-represent-sri-lanka-at-international-legathon-maxup-2026-global-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/bis-undergraduates-represent-sri-lanka-at-international-legathon-maxup-2026-global-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS Undergraduates Represent Sri Lanka at International Legathon MaxUp 2026 Global Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A team of third-year undergraduates from the Business Information Systems (BIS) degree programme at the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, proudly represented Sri Lanka at the prestigious International Legathon MaxUp 2026 Global Finals, held in Astana, Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5-255x170.png 255w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-5.png 1340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The team Mr. Lakindu Induwara, Ms. Ruveena Gamage, and Mr. Oshadha Canchana, earned this remarkable opportunity after securing an impressive 5th place globally in the preliminary round, positioning themselves among the top-performing teams worldwide. This achievement qualified them to compete in the Global Finals, which took place on 3rd April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the final stage of the competition, the team delivered an outstanding performance, emerging victorious in the <em>Lex Fantastic Stage<\/em> (debate round) against the team from Georgia. Ultimately, they secured an admirable 4th place overall, further highlighting their excellence on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team received a full travel scholarship to participate in the event, while visa-related expenses were supported by the Faculty Development Fund of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8-1024x764.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8-1024x764.png 1024w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8-768x573.png 768w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8-255x190.png 255w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-8.png 1197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The students were mentored by Dr. Thusitha Abeysekera, Head of the Legal Studies Unit, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. They were further supported by Mr. Kalindu Darmappriya, Temporary Assistant Lecturer at the Legal Studies Unit. During the initial stages of the competition, the team also benefited from the valuable guidance of Ms. Upeksha Samarasinghe from the Department of Information Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This achievement reflects the academic excellence, dedication, and global competitiveness of BIS undergraduates and brings pride to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-4-1024x679.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-4-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-4-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-4-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-4-255x169.png 255w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-4.png 1135w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"672\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7.png 672w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-7-255x339.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"676\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-6.png 676w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-6-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/itc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-6-255x338.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A team of third-year undergraduates from the Business Information Systems (BIS) degree programme at the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, proudly represented Sri Lanka at the prestigious International Legathon MaxUp 2026 Global Finals, held in Astana, Kazakhstan. 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