The awards and certificates of the annual Parliamentary Indoor Sports Tournament, held for the fifth consecutive year, were presented on March 21, 2025, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Billiards Hall in Parliament.

Organized under the leadership of Deputy Sports Minister Sugath Thilakaratne and MP Nalin Bandara, the tournament was supported by the Parliamentary Serjeant-at-Arms Department and included seven indoor sporting events.

The final match of the snooker event took place in the presence of the Prime Minister and the Speaker, where MP D.V. Chanaka emerged victorious against MP Rohana Bandara.

In the exhibition mixed doubles table tennis match, Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe and Attorney Nilanti Kottahachchi secured victory. The opposing pair included MP Varuna Liyanage and Attorney Chamindrani Kiriella.

MP W.H.M. Dharmasena won the carrom (singles) title, with MP B. Ariyavansa finishing as runner-up.

In the men’s table tennis event, MP Varuna Liyanage claimed the championship, while MP Ruwanthilaka Jayakody became the runner-up.

Attorney Nilanti Kottahachchi secured the women’s table tennis title, while Attorney Chamindrani Kiriella finished second.

MP (Dr.) Ramanathan Archuna won the chess event, with MP Rohana Bandara becoming runner-up.

In the carrom event, MP (Retd. Lt. Commander) Prageeth Maduranga won first place, and Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage took second place.

MP Rohana Bandara won the snooker event, while MP D.V. Chanaka placed second.

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The Ministry of Education has issued a new circular on instructions to state schools related to the postponement of sports meets and other outdoor activities due to the prevalent hot weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

As per the circular issued by the Ministry Secretary Wasantha Perera, the principals of all state schools have been instructed to adhere to the circular taking into consideration the health risks to children. 

Accordingly, schools have been instructed to postpone sports meets and other outdoor activities until the second or third phase of the first academic term of 2024, which is after April 24, 2024.

Schools have been requested to act based on the health and safety of children during this period. (NewsWire)

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