36th National Youth Sports Festival to be held from October 30

The 36th National Youth Sports Festival will take place on October 30, 31 and November 1 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for 3.00 p.m. on October 30. The closing ceremony will be held at 4.00 p.m. on November 1 under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Dinindu Saman Hennayake, speaking at a media briefing on the event, said the annual festival provides a pathway for talented members of youth clubs at village level to progress to national-level competition.

National Youth Services Council Chairman and Director General of Youth Affairs Attorney Supun Wijerathne said the festival offers young athletes an important opportunity to develop their skills and advance in sports.

Cash prizes will be offered this year for individual and team events, outstanding athletes, and new sports records. A musical concert featuring popular artists is also planned in Homagama on the final day.