The National Sports Festival – Southern Province Taekwondo Championship 2026, organized by the Ministry of Sports, was successfully held on 25th May 2026 at the Dadalla Indoor Stadium. The championship served as a key selection trial for athletes representing the Southern Province at the 2026 National Sports Festival.
Bringing pride to the University of Ruhuna, K.P.G.S. Sandaruwan of the Faculty of Technology delivered an outstanding performance by securing the Gold Medal in the Men’s Kyorugi (58 kg–63 kg Weight Category). His achievement reflects exceptional skill, determination, and dedication to the sport.
This remarkable accomplishment highlights the athlete’s commitment, discipline, and perseverance while demonstrating the continued growth and development of Taekwondo at the University of Ruhuna. Such achievements further reinforce the University's commitment to promoting sporting excellence alongside academic success.
The University of Ruhuna extends its heartfelt congratulations to K.P.G.S. Sandaruwan on this outstanding achievement and wishes him continued success in his future sporting endeavors and upcoming competitions.
