Meeting #168

The 168th Educational Meeting , was held on the 18th July 2026 at Life Centre, Ridgeway Place , Colombo 04  . 

Role Players

• Toastmaster of the Day -  Tiresh De Silva

• General Evaluator - Shrenik Deep

• Grammarian - Hasindu Ranaweera 

• Ah counter - Faadhil Shibly

• Timer - Kalindu Senarathne  

• Round Robin Master - Prince Dharmapala

We marked the 168th Educational Meeting of the Dehiwala Toastmasters Club with an evening filled with excitement, teamwork, and inspiring communication, all inspired by the thrilling spirit of FIFA.

The meeting was led by Toastmaster of the Day, TM Tiresh De Silva, who introduced the vibrant FIFA theme, creating an atmosphere filled with energy and friendly competition.

The evening began with an interactive Round Robin session conducted by TM Prince, where members shared their favourite sport and reminisced about their favourite sporting memories from their school days. 

The meeting featured one prepared speech delivered by TM Damika, who confidently presented his very first Ice Breaker speech. It was a memorable milestone that marked the beginning of his Toastmasters journey.

Adding to the excitement, Toastmaster of the Day TM Tiresh De Silva conducted a fun-filled football challenge, where members attempted to score goals by kicking a football into a chair used as the goalpost. 

The energy continued during the Table Topics session, skillfully conducted by TM Harini, who presented a series of football- and sports-related topics. Members were challenged to think on their feet while reliving their favourite sporting moments.

The evening concluded with thoughtful evaluations, where evaluators provided constructive feedback and valuable insights, encouraging every speaker to continue growing in their Toastmasters journey with greater confidence and skill.