Sri Lanka Army Women’s Baseball Club and Sampath Nuwara National School Crowned Champions at Journey 40 + Freedom 250 Baseball Series

The "Journey 40 + Freedom 250" Baseball Series, jointly organised by the Sri Lanka Baseball Softball Association (SLBSA) and the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka, successfully concluded with exciting championship finals at the University of Colombo Sports Grounds.

The tournament was held to commemorate 40 years of bilateral baseball relations between Sri Lanka and the United States.

In the Women's Double Knockout Final, the Sri Lanka Army Women's Baseball Club secured the national championship with a convincing 13–3 victory over the Sri Lanka Navy team.

The match began with a ceremonial first pitch delivered by Ms. Julia Tebben, Public Diplomacy Officer at the US Embassy in Sri Lanka.

One of the highlights of the tournament was the Under-14 All-Island Championship, where two rural schools advanced to the national final.

Sampath Nuwara National School, representing the Mullaitivu District, claimed the Under-14 national title after defeating Padavi Parakramapura Maha Vidyalaya of the Anuradhapura District by 8–3.

Padavi Parakramapura Maha Vidyalaya secured third place in the tournament.

The closing ceremony was attended by the Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy, who presented the championship trophies and commended the outstanding performances and sportsmanship demonstrated throughout the competition.

The tournament further highlighted the role of baseball in strengthening international friendship, encouraging community participation and creating opportunities for young athletes across Sri Lanka.