The 36th National Youth Sports Festival will be held on October 30, 31 and November 1 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Diyagama.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for October 30 at 3.00 p.m., while the closing ceremony will take place on November 1 at 4.00 p.m., under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Speaking at a media briefing on the event, Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Dinindu Saman Hennayake 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.
This year’s festival will offer cash prizes 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.
