News Desk | Journalists: Umair Nawshad & Zamil Shafeek
The Maligawatte League Season 1 (2026) was successfully concluded on 18th January 2025 at the Maligawatte Kaleel Playground. The tournament featured eight competitive teams and attracted significant attention from the local sporting community.Salam Strikers emerged as the champions of the tournament, while M.F. Sports secured the runners-up position. Individual performances were also recognised during the event. Shiraz was awarded Best Bowler, Sharafan received the Best Batsman award, and Basheer was named Man of the Series for his outstanding all-round performance.The event was graced by a distinguished panel of chief guests, including Fathip Moulana, Colombo Municipal Councillor representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB); Zuhar Buhary, Colombo Municipal Councillor from the United National Party (UNP); Mr. Faroon representing the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC); and Mr. Azar representing the United peace Alliance (UPA). Notably, representatives from all four major political parties were present, reflecting unity and support for youth sports initiatives.The tournament was organised by Irfan,Abdullah,Sajid,Rimzan,M.H.M.Hazeer & fazlan with the primary objective of uniting youth through sports and promoting teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition. The organisers announced that the Maligawatte League will be conducted on a monthly basis in the future, further strengthening youth engagement and community bonding through cricket.
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