Colombo, July 30, 2025 — The 61st Men’s and 26th Women’s National Hockey Championships, organized by the Sri Lanka Hockey Federation (SLHF), were successfully held at the Colombo Hockey Stadium from July 23 to 27, 2025. The tournament brought together top-tier talent from across the country and was a showcase of the growing strength and popularity of hockey in Sri Lanka.
The championship was fully sponsored by LANKA IOC PLC – SERVO, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the development of national sports. PEO Sports on PEOTV partnered as the Official Broadcast Partner, ensuring nationwide coverage and engagement.
Grand Opening Ceremony
The tournament was ceremonially inaugurated by the Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Mr. Dipak Das, Managing Director of LANKA IOC PLC.
Distinguished guests in attendance included:
Hon. Eranga Gunasekara, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Mr. Anura Bandara, Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Mr. Prashant Raut, Senior Vice President – Lubricants, Lanka IOC PLC
Mr. Sunil Maharayana, Vice President – Operations & Bunker Sales, Lanka IOC PLC
Mr. Dilum Jayarathna, Director – Development, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Mr. Ruchira Weerakoon, Chief Officer, PEOTV
Mr. P. Vishvanathan, President, Sri Lanka Hockey Federation
Presidents and Secretaries of affiliated associations of the SLHF
Participation
A total of 31 teams from affiliated associations took part in the championship:
Men’s category: 23 teams
Women’s category: 8 teams
Championship Highlights
Men’s Final:
Defence Services Hockey Association triumphed over State Services HA with a score of 5-3.
Best Player: Kusal Thilakasiri (Defence Services) – awarded Rs. 100,000
Best Goalkeeper: Amantha Silva (State Services) – awarded Rs. 50,000
Women’s Final:
Defence Services Hockey Association defeated Colombo Hockey Association with a 2-0 victory.
Best Player: Imesha Weerabahu (Defence Services) – awarded Rs. 100,000
Best Goalkeeper: Geetika Samanthi (Colombo HA) – awarded Rs. 50,000
Second Runner-Up Teams:
Men’s: Mercantile Hockey Association
Women’s: Wennappuwa Hockey Association
The Sri Lanka Hockey Federation extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. P. Vishvanathan, President of SLHF, and the Organizing Committee for their tireless efforts in delivering a highly successful and professionally executed national event
