{"id":2875,"date":"2026-04-21T12:24:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/?p=2875"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:24:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:24:30","slug":"50th-national-sport-festival-cross-country-race-set-for-nuwara-eliya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/si\/2026\/04\/21\/50th-national-sport-festival-cross-country-race-set-for-nuwara-eliya\/","title":{"rendered":"50th National Sport festival Cross-Country Race  Set for Nuwara Eliya"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"vc_row-6a061341657a7\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid thegem-custom-6a06134165728920\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 thegem-custom-6a061341676f84121\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a061341676fd\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a061341676f84121\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInLeft fadeInLeft\" >\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img width=\"602\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/70d4e4b1-7d1a-4dc0-9928-bcd9b4824baf.jfif_.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"70d4e4b1-7d1a-4dc0-9928-bcd9b4824baf.jfif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/70d4e4b1-7d1a-4dc0-9928-bcd9b4824baf.jfif_.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/70d4e4b1-7d1a-4dc0-9928-bcd9b4824baf.jfif_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/70d4e4b1-7d1a-4dc0-9928-bcd9b4824baf.jfif_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/70d4e4b1-7d1a-4dc0-9928-bcd9b4824baf.jfif_-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/70d4e4b1-7d1a-4dc0-9928-bcd9b4824baf.jfif_-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a06134168378 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a06134168378\" class=\"gem-divider  divider-hidden\" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a06134168399 {margin-top: 24px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a06134168399\" class=\"gem-divider\" style=\"\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 thegem-custom-6a0613416871e2347\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a06134168722\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a0613416871e2347\">\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left right-to-left vc_custom_1776774128221 thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a061341689ef1194\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-h4\">\n<p>50th National Sport festival Cross-Country Race Set for Nuwara Eliya<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a061341689ef1194{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a061341689ef1194{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a061341689ef1194{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a061341689ef1194{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left right-to-left vc_custom_1776774190902 thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a06134168b78611\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Sports Development Department of Sri Lanka is set to organize the cross-country running event as part of the prestigious 50th National Sports Festival. This highly anticipated competition will take place at the scenic Nuwara Eliya Golf Course, a venue well known for its challenging terrain and breathtaking surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A total of 144 athletes will compete in this event, representing all nine provinces of the country. Among them are 90 male athletes and 54 female athletes, showcasing a strong and diverse participation from across the nation. The competition highlights the growing interest in endurance sports and the commitment of athletes to represent their respective regions at a national level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The cross-country event is expected to test the endurance, strength, and determination of the participants, as the course in Nuwara Eliya presents unique challenges due to its elevation and climate. Athletes will not only compete for victory but also for pride and recognition on a national platform.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This event forms an important part of the 50th National Sports Festival, which aim to promote sportsmanship, unity, and healthy competition. It also serves as a platform to identify and nurture talent for future international competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With strong participation and a picturesque venue, the cross-country competition promises to be an exciting and memorable event for both athletes and spectators alike.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06134168b78611{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06134168b78611{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06134168b78611{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06134168b78611{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-check-style-2 gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adi pisicing elit<\/li>\n<li>Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua<\/li>\n<li>Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis exercitation ullamco laboris nisiut aliquip<\/li>\n<li>Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a06134168c86 {margin-top: 94px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a06134168c86\" class=\"gem-divider  divider-hidden\" style=\"\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit ametcon sectetur adipisicing elit, sed doiusmod tempor incidilabore et dolore magna aliqua. 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