Over 35,000 athletes for Samaposha-backed Provincial School Games from July 21

The Provincial School Games 2026, organised by the Provincial Education Departments, will commence on July 21 across seven provinces—Western, North Central, North Western, Eastern, Uva, Southern and Sabaragamuwa.

More than 35,000 athletes from over 3,500 schools are expected to compete in 70 sporting events, with winning schools and athletes receiving trophies, certificates and medals presented by the Provincial Education Departments.

Samaposha, one of Sri Lanka's leading nutritional cereal brands, will continue as the title sponsor of the Provincial School Games for the 10th consecutive year, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to nurturing young sporting talent while promoting healthier and more active lifestyles among Sri Lankan children.

The Games will begin in the North Central Province from July 21 to 24 at the Public Ground in Anuradhapura, followed by the Uva Province from July 31 to August 4 at the Vincent Dias Stadium in Badulla. The Southern Province will host the event from August 4 to 7 at the Sports Complex, Dadalla, Galle.

The North Western Province competition will be held from September 8 to 11 at the Albert F. Peiris Stadium in Wennappuwa, while the Western Province Games will take place from September 7 to 10 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama. The Eastern Province Games are scheduled from September 9 to 13 at the Weber Stadium in Batticaloa.

The final leg of the Provincial School Games will be held in the Sabaragamuwa Province from September 11 to 15 at the Mahaweli Public Ground in Embilipitiya.

The Provincial School Games form a key initiative under Samaposha's 'Dinana Daruwo' platform, the brand's long-term child development programme aimed at nurturing children in nutrition, sports, education, creativity, leadership and character.

CBL Food Cluster Director and CEO Manjula Dahanayake said sports play a vital role in developing discipline, teamwork, resilience, confidence and character. He said Samaposha's continued partnership with the Provincial School Games reflects the company's long-term commitment to empowering young Sri Lankans with opportunities to excel both on and off the field.

Director of Physical Education and Sports at the Ministry of Education, R.M. Krishan Duminda, appreciated Samaposha's decade-long support in developing the skills of schoolchildren, promoting their physical and mental wellbeing, and providing them with a strong foundation to progress to the national level.