07/08/2026
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The Inter University Weightlifting Championship 2026, organized by the University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on 30th July, 1st and 2nd August 2026 at the University of Kelaniya premises.
The championship brought together talented weightlifters representing universities from across Sri Lanka, competing in several men's and women's weight categories. The competition showcased remarkable strength, dedication, discipline and sportsmanship throughout the three day event.
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The University of Colombo Men's Weightlifting Team once again demonstrated its outstanding dominance by securing the Men's Overall Championship for the FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
π₯ 1st Place β University of Colombo β 18 Points
π₯ 2nd Place β University of Peradeniya β 13 Points
π₯ 2nd Place β University of Moratuwa β 13 Points
4οΈβ£ 4th Place β University of Sri Jayewardenepura β 12 Points
5οΈβ£ 5th Place β Sabaragamuwa University β 11 Points
6οΈβ£ 6th Place β University of Kelaniya β 03 Points
7οΈβ£ 7th Place β Rajarata University β 01 Point
7οΈβ£ 7th Place β Uva Wellassa University β 01 Point
The University of Colombo secured 18 points, finishing at the top of the men's final points table and successfully defending its championship title for the fourth consecutive year.
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The Women's Championship was also fiercely contested, with the following final standings:
π₯ 1st Place β University of Jaffna β 19 Points
π₯ 2nd Place β University of Sri Jayewardenepura β 13 Points
π₯ 3rd Place β University of Peradeniya β 10 Points
4οΈβ£ 4th Place β University of Colombo β 08 Points
4οΈβ£ 4th Place β University of Kelaniya β 08 Points
4οΈβ£ 4th Place β University of Moratuwa β 08 Points
7οΈβ£ 7th Place β Sabaragamuwa University β 05 Points
8οΈβ£ 8th Place β University of Ruhuna β 01 Point
The University of Jaffna Women's Team emerged as the overall champions with an impressive 19 points, followed by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the University of Peradeniya.
A special appreciation is also extended to the University of Kelaniya, the organizing committee, technical officials, coaches, volunteers and all participating universities for their contribution towards the successful conduct of the Inter University Weightlifting Championship 2026.πͺπ₯
