P.N. Balawardhana of Sabaragamuwa Province and G.H.S. Sandamali of Western Province gained the Most Outstanding Athlete Awards in Wushu (Sanda event) at the 49th National Sports Festival (NSF), detained at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo with the participation of over 100 Wushu players.
Balawardhana secured his award through his excellent performance in the men’s Wushu Sanda 60kg weight category while Sandamali received her title through her outstanding skills in the women’s 52kg weight category.
In addition, in the Wushu Taolu segment, W.M.K.D. Bandara of the Western Province was named Best Male Athlete and P.H.G. Wathsala of the Southern Province was named Best Female Athlete.
Based on the talent showed in this meet, a national pool is expected to be made in preparation for the 2026 International Wushu Championship.
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