Western Province Wins Men’s Elle Title as Southern Province Claims Women’s Championship

Western Province secured the men’s Elle championship, while Southern Province won the women’s title at the 50th National Sports Festival, with the competitions concluding over the weekend in Colombo.

A total of 18 men’s and women’s teams representing all nine provinces competed in the tournament.

The women’s matches were held at the Torrington Sports Complex in Colombo, while the men’s competition took place at the University of Colombo Sports Grounds. The men’s tournament lasted six days, while the women’s competition was held over five days.

Women’s Championship

Southern Province emerged as the women’s champions, with Sabaragamuwa Province finishing as runners-up.

North Central Province secured third place.

• Champions: Southern Province

• Runners-up: Sabaragamuwa Province

• Third place: North Central Province

The award for Best Female Player was presented to Sachini Tharaka of Southern Province.

Men’s Championship

Western Province claimed the men’s title after winning the final, which was held yesterday morning.

North Western Province finished as runners-up, while Southern Province secured third place.

• Champions: Western Province

• Runners-up: North Western Province

• Third place: Southern Province

The Best Male Player award went to Dulan Sampath of Western Province.

Certificates were presented to the women's competition winners yesterday, while the men's awards and certificates were presented following the conclusion of their tournament.