Sri Lions Netball Tournament 2024: State Services edges out Sri Lions

In a closely fought out final encounter State Services edged out Sri Lions 44/43 to secure the very first Sri Lions Netball League Tournament which concluded at Joes Indoor Stadium in front of an appreciative crowd in Darley Road last weekend.

State Services beat Maldives Matrix while Sri Lions overcame Kotalawela Defence University in the semi-final encounters.

Yhilini Wattegedera was the Best Player while Thilaka Jinadasa Trophy awarded for the Player of the Tournament was won by Chathurangi Jayasuriya.

Gateway International School Chairman Dr. Harsha Alles was the Chief Guest, with Director General of Sports Prof. Rear Admiral Shemal Fernando was the Guest of Honour. Best Defender; Akila Jayawardena (Sri Lions); Best Centre Tharushi Perera (Sri Lions); Best Shooter

Dulanga Dhanaji (State Services); Player of the final Thilina Wattegedera (State Services); and Player of the Tournament Chathurangi Jayasuriya (State Services).