Eastern Province Wins Both Beach Kabaddi Gold Medals at 50th National Sports Festival

The Eastern Province emerged champions in both the men's and women's beach kabaddi competitions at the 50th National Sports Festival, held at the Ettukala Beach in Negombo.

The three-day tournament took place on October 30, 31 and November 1, attracting considerable attention from sports fans.

In the men's final, Eastern Province defeated North Central Province 47–23 in an exciting encounter to secure the gold medal. North Central Province claimed the silver medal, while Southern Province finished third.

Eastern Province also dominated the women's competition, defeating North Central Province 49–24 in the final to win the gold medal. North Central Province secured the silver medal, while Sabaragamuwa Province finished third.

M.T. Aslam Saja of Eastern Province was named the Most Outstanding Player in the men's category, while S. Sinthuja, also representing Eastern Province, received the award for the Most Outstanding Player in the women's category.

The tournament was conducted under the officiating of J.M. Kithsiri Ruwan Bandara, Technical Director of the Sri Lanka Kabaddi Federation, with A.L. Anas Ahmad, District Sports Development Coordinator for Ampara, overseeing its organisation.

The closing ceremony and awards presentation were attended by Negombo Deputy Mayor Attorney-at-Law Fazir Mohamed, Department of Sports Development Additional Director General Wajira Gunawardena, Eastern Province Sports Director A.G.M. Fazar, and several other officials representing the sports sector.

Eastern Province's double victory highlighted the province's strength in beach kabaddi and marked a major achievement at this year's National Sports Festival.