Samaposha, Sri Lanka’s leading nutritional cereal brand, continues its support for the Provincial School Games as title sponsor for the 10th consecutive year, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to nurturing young sporting talent while promoting healthier, more active lifestyles among Sri Lankan children.
Organized by the Provincial Education Departments, the 2026 Games will commence on 21 July across seven provinces—Western, North Central, North Western, Eastern, Uva, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa. More than 35,000 athletes from over 3,500 schools are expected to compete in 70 sporting events, with winning schools and athletes receiving trophies, certificates, and medals presented by the Provincial Education Departments.
The 2026 Games are scheduled to take place as follows:
- North Central Province: 21–24 July – Public Ground, Anuradhapura
- Uva Province: 31 July–4 August – Vincent Dias Stadium, Badulla
- Southern Province: 4–7 August – Sports Complex Dadalla, Galle
- North Western Province: 8–11 September – Albert F. Peiris Stadium, Wennappuwa
- Western Province: 7–10 September – Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama
- Eastern Province: 9–13 September – Weber Stadium, Batticaloa
- Sabaragamuwa Province: 11–15 September – Mahaweli Public Ground, Embilipitiya
The Provincial School Games are a key initiative under Samaposha’s ‘Dinana Daruwo’ platform, the brand’s long-term child development programme aimed at nurturing children who excel in nutrition, sports, education, creativity, leadership, and character. Built on the belief that every winning child begins with proper nutrition, healthy habits, and opportunities to perform, the initiative reflects Samaposha’s commitment to empowering children to become confident, disciplined, and well-rounded individuals who contribute meaningfully to the nation’s future.
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Commenting on the initiative, Manjula Dahanayake, Director / CEO, CBL Food Cluster, said:
“At CBL, we believe that today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders. Through Samaposha’s ‘Dinana Daruwo’ platform, we are committed to nurturing a generation of children who are not only well nourished but also active, confident and equipped with the leadership qualities needed for the future. Sports play a vital role in developing discipline, teamwork, resilience, confidence and character. Our continued partnership with the Provincial School Games reflects our long-term commitment to empowering young Sri Lankans with opportunities to excel both on and off the field. This commitment is further strengthened through ‘Govi Paula,’ CBL Group backward integration programme, which partners with over 28,000 Sri Lankan farming families to source locally grown grains. By supporting local agriculture while providing nutritious products, we create sustainable value for both farming communities and future generations.”
Through its continued investment in grassroots sports and close collaboration with the Provincial Education Departments, Samaposha has created opportunities for thousands of young athletes to discover their potential, compete at the highest provincial level and develop the discipline, resilience, teamwork and confidence that sport inspires.
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The Director, Physical Education and Sports, Ministry of Education, R.M. Krishan Duminda, said:
“We appreciate the immense support provided by CBL Samaposha over the past ten years in developing the skills of school children, promoting their physical and mental wellbeing, and providing them with the necessary foundation to elevate their talents to the national level.”
About CBL Group
Founded in 1968, CBL Group is one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified food manufacturing conglomerates, with a strong presence across biscuits, confectionery, cereals, coconut and convenience food categories. With manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka, Ghana and Indonesia, and products reaching consumers in more than 70 countries worldwide, CBL’s portfolio of market-leading brands is trusted by millions of consumers across global markets. The Group continues to drive innovation, sustainable growth and international expansion while creating enriching moments of happiness through its trusted brands and high-quality food products.
