By Susil Premalal
L.P.N.S. Gamage, representing the North Central Province, was adjudged as the best bodybuilder at the Inter-Provincial Bodybuilding Championship conducted as part of the 50th National Sports Games 2026.
The championship, organised by the Department of Sports Development, was held at the Torrington Indoor Stadium in Colombo.
More than 90 bodybuilders participated in the competition, with Gamage earning the title following his outstanding performance in the 70kg weight category.
Results:
60kg Weight Category:
1.S.M. Idunil – North Western
2.B.H. Roshan Nilaka – Southern
3. M. Parthiban – Uva
65kg Weight Category:
1.K.K.F. Tilakaratne – North Central
2.E.K.C.P. Amarasinghe – Southern
3.D.A.C.S.N. Appuhamy – Southern
70kg Weight Category:
1.L.P.N.S. Gamage – North Central
2. W.M.C. Ajith Kumara – Southern
3.H.M.D. Wijebandara – Sabaragamuwa
75kg Weight Category:
1. I.M.C.B. Premathilaka – North Western
2. K. Jignath – Eastern
3. G.K. Magin Arachchi – Central
80kg Weight Category:
1.W.A.J.B. Widanarachchi – Western
2.A.A.S.A. Athawuda – Sabaragamuwa
3.G.M.M. Dharmadasa – Southern
85kg Weight Category:
1.B.R.P.M. Basnayake – Central
2. M.J.U. Sampath – Western
3.S.M. Safran – Western
90kg Weight Category:
1.S.D.P. Chathuranga – Sabaragamuwa
2.P.G.C.G. Weerasinghe – Sabaragamuwa
3.R.M. Shaliya Kumara – Uva
Over 90kg Weight Category:
1. U.G. Damith Dilhara – Southern
2. G.T.V. Chandrasiri – North Western
3. G.W.S.S. Kumara – Western
