CBL Samaposha powers Eastern Provincial School Sports Games

Action from the event

Samaposha successfully concluded the ‘Provincial School Games 2022’, for the fifth consecutive year, to recognise and develop school athletic talent at a national level. School talent from Uva, North Central, and Northwest provinces competed in athletic meets held in these provinces. Samaposha recently concluded the Eastern Provincial Meet at the Leelaratna Stadium. Kantale. The sports festival, organised in collaboration with the Provincial Education Department, was held separately in the 4 provinces. More than 3,500 athletes representing over 400 schools participated in the Eastern Provincial School meet. As a strong advocate for better nutrition and well-being practices, Samaposha aims to motivate and support young athletic talent to improve their skills. 

Paddiruppu Madya Maha Vidyalaya emerged as champions in the overall boys’ and girls’ categories at the Eastern Provincial School Games. Kalmune Al-Matina High School was placed first runner-up in the all-boys category, while the second runner-up was awarded to Akkaraipattu Muslim Central College. Kantale Agrabodhi National School and Paddirippu Cheddipalayam Maha Vidyalaya bagged the first and second runner-up titles in the girls’ category, respectively. Kalmune Zahira Vidyalaya won the relay title in the boys’ category, while Akkaraipattu Muslim Central College was placed first runner-up. Kalmune Al-Matina College and Paddiruppu Madya Maha Vidyalaya were placed as second runners-up within the same category. In the girls’ relay race, Paddirippu Kaluthavalei Maha Vidyalaya won first place, while Kantale Agrabodhi National School took the first runner-up title. Dehiattakandiya National School and Paddirippu Cheddipalayam Maha Vidyalaya were placed as second runners-up in the relay event.

True sportsmanship, a competitive spirit, and an interest in participating in the competition were visible traits among athletes of the Eastern Province.