Kabaddi Competition Begins at the 50th National Sports Festival – 2026

The Kabaddi competition of the 50th National Sports Festival – 2026, jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports Development, commenced yesterday (02) at the Indoor Stadium of the Gampaha District Sports Complex.

A total of 208 talented athletes, including 108 male and 100 female players representing all nine provinces, are participating in the Kabaddi competition, which is scheduled to be held from October 2 to 4.

Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe attended the opening ceremony.

Gampaha District Member of Parliament Ruwan Mapalagama, Attanagalla Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Darshana Wijesinghe, Attanagalla Divisional Secretary Saman Gunawardena, Assistant Director (Sports) of the Department of Sports Development Anula Wijesinghe, and several other distinguished guests were also present.