1. Event Overview
The University of Vavuniya participated in the Inter-University Table Tennis Championship 2026 held on 22 August 2026 at the University of Moratuwa. The University of Vavuniya was represented in both the Men’s and Women’s team events. This report records the available match results, individual set scores, doubles performance, and key achievements.
2. Boys’ Team – Match Results
2.1 University of Vavuniya vs University of Colombo
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Recorded Result |
| Kavindu | 4 | 7 | 3 | Lost |
| Patheeshan | 3 | 3 | 3 | Lost |
| Heshan | 3 | 2 | 5 | Lost |
Match Result: University of Colombo won the team match.
Key Performance: The available Vavuniya set scores were recorded for the match; opponent set scores were not provided.
2.2 University of Vavuniya vs University of Kelaniya
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Recorded Result |
| Chamika | 7 | 5 | 3 | – | Lost |
| Pramil | 5 | 11 | 7 | 8 | Lost |
| Heshan | 11 | 11 | 11 | Won 3–0 |
Match Result: University of Kelaniya won the team match.
Key Performance: Heshan produced an excellent straight-set 3–0 performance, winning each recorded set 11 points.
2.3 University of Vavuniya vs South Eastern University
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Recorded Result |
| Heshan | 11 | 11 | 11 | Won 3–0 |
| Kavindu | 11 | 11 | 12 | Won 3–0 |
| Patheeshan | 11 | 11 | 11 | Won 3–0 |
| Pair | Set 1 | Set 2 | Recorded Result |
| Kavindu & Dhanuka | 2 | 3 | Lost |
Match Result: University of Vavuniya won the team match.
Key Performance: All three players recorded straight-set victories. Kavindu’s third set reached 12 points.
3. Boys’ Doubles
3.1 Doubles – Kavindu & Dhanuka
Match Result: Kavindu & Dhanuka were defeated in the recorded doubles match.
Key Performance: The available record contains two set scores.
4. Women’s Team – Match Results
4.1 University of Vavuniya vs University of Sabaragamuwa
| Player | Result |
| Vihanga | Won |
Match Result: Vihanga secured a victory for the University of Vavuniya.
4.2 University of Vavuniya vs South Eastern University
| Player | Result |
| Vihanga | Won |
| Epzipa | Won |
| Vihara | Won |
Match Result: University of Vavuniya secured a strong team victory.
Key Performance: All three listed players contributed victories to the team result.
5. Overall Performance Summary
| Category | Opponent | University of Vavuniya Result |
| Boys’ Team | University of Colombo | Lost |
| Boys’ Team | University of Kelaniya | Lost |
| Boys’ Team | South Eastern University | Won |
| Boys’ Doubles | Opponent not specified | Lost |
| Women’s Team | University of Sabaragamuwa | Won |
| Women’s Team | South Eastern University | Won |
6. Key Achievements
- The Boys’ Team secured a convincing victory against South Eastern University.
- Heshan recorded a 3–0 straight-set victory against South Eastern University.
- Kavindu recorded a 3–0 victory against South Eastern University, including a 12-point third set.
- Patheeshan recorded a 3–0 straight-set victory against South Eastern University.
- Vihanga secured victories against both the University of Sabaragamuwa and South Eastern University.
- Vihanga, Epzipa, and Vihara all contributed victories in the Women’s Team match against South Eastern University.
- The championship provided valuable competitive experience for the University of Vavuniya’s table tennis players at inter-university level.
7. Conclusion
The University of Vavuniya demonstrated strong competitive spirit and notable individual performances throughout the
Inter-University Table Tennis Championship 2026. The victories achieved by the Men’s and Women’s teams, particularly the strong performance against South Eastern University, represent positive achievements for the University’s table tennis programme.
