Hiru Relay Championship resumes in Diyagama

Thursday, 02 July 2026 - 8:01

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The Hiru Relay Championship, which saw its second and third days postponed due to adverse weather, is set to resume today (02) and tomorrow (03) at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama.

The tournament is held under the guidance of Hiru Media Network Chairman Rayynor Silva, with the network providing full sponsorship.

Organised for the fourth time by the Sri Lanka Schools Athletics Association with the approval of the Ministry of Education, the event will feature over 4,500 students from schools across the island across all age categories.


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