Past Events
International Day of University Sport Celebration 2026 and Inter University Chess Championship 2026
The Physical Education Unit of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA), successfully hosted the International Day of University Sport (IDUS) Celebration 2026 on 20 September 2026. The celebration was organized to recognize the important role of university sport in promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyles, friendship, teamwork, discipline and unity among university students.
The theme of the International Day of University Sport 2026 followed the global theme, “10 Years – 10 Kilometres,” marking the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of the International Day of University Sport by UNESCO. In line with this theme, Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association organized a 10 kilometre walk commencing from the University of Colombo and concluding at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts. The walk brought together approximately 400 participants representing 16 state universities across Sri Lanka, creating a strong platform for promoting unity and friendship through university sport.
Following the walk, the official IDUS 2026 Celebration Ceremony was held at the Paneebharatha Theatre of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts. The ceremony brought together university officials, academics, sports administrators, coaches and students to celebrate the university sport.
As part of the Inter University Championships 2026, the Physical Education Unit of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts also hosted the Inter University Chess Championship 2026, held from 18 to 20 September 2026 at the Prof. Sanath Nandasiri Hall, Faculty of Music, University of the Visual and Performing Arts. The championship brought together chess teams representing 16 state universities from across Sri Lanka, with 256 male and female chess players participating in the competition.
The Inter University Chess Championship provided a valuable platform for university students to demonstrate their strategic thinking, concentration, decision making skills, sportsmanship and competitive spirit, while strengthening interaction and friendship among students from universities across the country.
The awarding ceremony of the Inter University Chess Championship 2026 was conducted as part of the IDUS 2026 Celebration Ceremony at the Panibharatha Theatre. In the Inter University Chess Championship 2026, the University of Moratuwa secured the Men’s Championship, while the University of Peradeniya secured the Women’s Championship. The ceremony provided an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the winning teams, while bringing together two significant occasions in the university sports calendar.
The successful organization of the International Day of University Sport Celebration 2026 and the Inter University Chess Championship 2026 demonstrates the commitment of the Physical Education unit, University of the Visual and Performing Arts to promoting university sport and creating opportunities for students to develop not only their sporting abilities but also important personal qualities such as leadership, teamwork, discipline, friendship, and sportsmanship.
The events were successfully conducted by the Physical Education Unit of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts, with the support and cooperation of the Sri Lanka University Sports Association, participating universities, university officials, sports administrators, coaches and students who contributed to the successful completion of these events.
