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From the 49th National Sports Festival

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September 02, 2025

The 49th National Sports Festival concluded with the culmination of the Athletics Championship on Sunday. Triple jumper Pasindu Malshan and sprinter Sayuri Lakshima were adjudged the best athletes of the three-day track and field competition.

Western Province were the champions of the 49th National Sports Festival concluded at Dadella on Sunday. Weste

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