The 51st Senior Nationals Basketball Championship commenced today in Kandy as the Level II matches were played in both men`s and women`s categories.

Out of the three matches that were played today, Jaffna District BA received a walk-over as the Gampaha District BA did not arrive at the playing premises.  The second match for the day was played between Kandy District BA and Polonaruwa District BA. Home team cursing to victory won the game as the full time scores read 70-02. The third and final match of the first day was played between Rathanapura District BA v Matara District BA. The closely contested affair was won by Rathnapura District BA as the final scorecard read 21-14.

Photo Album: Senior Nationals 2017 | Day One | Level II (Women)

Senior Nationals Basketball Championship 2017 | Vote for your favorite team

With the senior nationals basketball championship commencing on the 3rd of February to 18th February we give you a chance to select your favorite team…