The past week featured another exciting seven days of sporting action in the country and in our exclusive ‘Photo Story’ segment we bring you the best moments captured through the lenses of ThePapare.com photographers during the week.

Photo by Waruna Lakmal ©ThePapare.com
Photo by Waruna Lakmal ©ThePapare.com

A Lankan whitewash for the English ladies

Heather Knight’s England Women’s cricket team pose for a photo with the series trophy after winning the four-match ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka 4-0.

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Photo by Waruna Lakmal ©ThePapare.com

A feeling of euphoria

The Visakha Vidyalaya Water polo team celebrate their 4-3 win against Navy as they won the National Women’s title at the Sugathadasa Indoor Swimming Pool Complex.

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Photo by Hiran Weerakkody ©ThePapare.com

All rivalry ends at the final whistle

A moment of camaraderie at the end of the game between St. Peter’s College and Hameed Al Husseinie College in Under 19 Division I championship encounter. Hameed Al Husseinie’s late goal gave them the win.

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Photo by Viraj Anurudda Kothalawala ©ThePapare.com

Taking flight

Former teammates Sharo Fernando (L) and Rizah Mubarak (R) go airborne for possession at last week’s Havelock SC vs CR & FC encounter at Havelock Park. Both Sharo and Rizah wore the Police colours last season.

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Photo by Waruna Lakmal ©ThePapare.com

Oh what a feeling!

The coaches of the Visakha Vidyalaya Water Polo team are thrilled after their team came out on top against Navy. Pictured in the photo are head coach Dakshitha Thamanegama (R) and assistant coach Thanura Abeywardena (L).

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Photo by Viraj Anurudda Kothalawala ©ThePapare.com
A team together achieves more

Winners of the Inter International Under 17 Boys’ Championship, Lyceum International School Nugegoda lift their skipper up onto their shoulders. The Lyceum Nugegoda boys defeated Gateway College Colombo to win the title.

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Photo by Viraj Anurudda Kothalawala ©ThePapare.com
No challenge is too daunting if you have the right mind set

CR & FC’s Charana Chamikara goes in for the charge as the Havelocks defender looks to bring him down in the rain hit CR & FC vs Havelock SC encounter at Police Park.

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Photo by Viraj Anurudda Kothalawala ©ThePapare.com
Hard work pays off

The girls from Lyceum International School Wattala celebrate after a successful campaign at the Under 17 Inter International Basketball Championship. The Lyceum Wattala girls defeated Gateway College Colombo to take the girls’ title.

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Photo by Waruna Lakmal ©ThePapare.com
Let me show you how it’s done

The on-field umpire exchanges pleasantries with the England non striker on field during 4th ODI between England and Sri Lanka.

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Photo by Viraj Anurudda Kothalawala ©ThePapare.com
Miss it, lose it. Swish it, Win it

Kiara Ekanayake of Gateway College Colombo takes a crucial free throw for her team at the Under 17 Inter International Basketball Championship girls’ final against Lyceum International School at the British School Indoor courts.

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Photo by Hiran Weerakkody ©ThePapare.com
A prayer to the heavens

Peterite goalkeeper makes his entrance to the grounds while his teammates exchange a few words ahead of the half at the St. Peter’s vs Hameed Al Husseinie encounter.

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Photo by Hiran Weerakkody ©ThePapare.com
Sailors on a rampage

Navy’s second row Supun Peiris edges out three CH & FC defenders on his way to scoring another try in the high scoring game at Welisara last weekend.

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Photo by Viraj Anurudda Kothalawala ©ThePapare.com
The margin between victory and defeat

Action from the Muchee National Volleyball Championship Super League encounter. Pictured in the photo is an Army player flicking the ball over the net to notch up a point as her teammate looks on.

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Photo by Waruna Lakmal ©ThePapare.com
All smiles

The Navy Water polo team pose for a photograph after yet another successful victory winning the 2016 Nationals worked off at the Sugathadasa Indoor Swimming Pool Complex. The Navy Water polo team won the finals defeating Royal College.