Western Province Wins Carrom Championship at 50th National Sports Festival

Western Province emerged as the overall champion in carrom at the 50th National Sports Festival, which concluded on Sunday evening at the Torrington Sports Complex in Colombo.

The competition was jointly organised by the Ministry of Sports and the Department of Sports Development.

A total of 90 male and female players representing all nine provinces took part in the three-day tournament. Singles, doubles and team events were held during the competition.

Western Province secured the overall championship after winning five gold medals and one silver medal.

Uva Province finished as runners-up with one gold, one silver and one bronze medal. Sabaragamuwa Province secured third place with three silver medals and one bronze medal.

Anas Ahmed, representing Uva Province, was named the Best Male Player. He has now earned the distinction of being named the best carrom player at four National Sports Festivals.

T. G. T. Kavindi of Western Province was selected as the Best Female Player. She also achieved the distinction of becoming the national sports carrom champion for the third time.