Western Province clinched the swimming championship with 64 medals, including 26 golds, at the 2026 National Sports Festival.
COLOMBO — R. Hiruki de Silva and K. G. K. Y. N. de Silva were crowned the Most Outstanding Female Swimmer and Most Outstanding Male Swimmer, respectively, at the 50th National Sports Festival 2026, following three days of competition at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo.
Western Province emerged as the overall swimming champions after an impressive performance, collecting a total of 64 medals, including 26 gold medals, to establish their dominance in the pool.
The three-day swimming competition brought together athletes representing various provinces, providing a platform for the country’s leading swimmers to demonstrate their talent and compete for national honours.
Hiruki de Silva secured the award for the Most Outstanding Female Swimmer, recognising her performance during the competition. K. G. K. Y. N. de Silva received the corresponding award in the men’s category, earning recognition as the festival’s Most Outstanding Male Swimmer.
The achievements of the two swimmers highlighted the individual excellence on display throughout the event, while Western Province’s overall medal haul underlined the strength and depth of its swimming programme.
The 50th National Sports Festival remains an important event in Sri Lanka’s sporting calendar, bringing together competitors from across the country to showcase their abilities and represent their respective provinces.
Western Province’s success in the swimming competition marked a significant achievement at the 2026 festival, with Hiruki de Silva and K. G. K. Y. N. de Silva earning the top individual honours after three days of competition in Colombo
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