Sabaragamuwa Wins Men’s Football Title as Western Province Claims Women’s Championship

Sabaragamuwa Province won the men’s football championship, while Western Province secured the women’s title at the 50th National Sports Festival, which concluded today (November 7) at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The four-day tournament featured 18 men’s and women’s teams representing all nine provinces. The preliminary matches were held at the Colombo Police Grounds.

Men’s Championship

Sabaragamuwa Province emerged as the men’s champions, while Southern Province finished as runners-up.

Western Province secured third place.

• Champions: Sabaragamuwa Province

• Runners-up: Southern Province

• Third place: Western Province

Women’s Championship

Western Province claimed the women’s championship, with Northern Province finishing second and North Western Province taking third place.

• Champions: Western Province

• Runners-up: Northern Province

• Third place: North Western Province

Individual Awards

The outstanding player awards were presented to:

• Best Female Player: Praveena Perera – Western Province

• Best Male Player: Supun Dayawansha – Sabaragamuwa Province

Certificates were also presented at the conclusion of the tournament.

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