The University of Colombo emerged victorious at the Inter University Games 2018 by winning the overall championship while University of Sri Jayawardenepura and University of Moratuwa secured second and third places respectively.
The Inter-University games are held annually where Universities around the country including Kelaniya University, Sabaragamuwa University, Peradeniya University, Ruhuna University, Jaffna University, Rajarata University, Wayamba University, Uva Wellassa University, South Eastern University, Eastern University compete in over 30 different sports disciplines.
University of Colombo won the overall championship for the first time after many years by turning the tables around with a total score of 355 points.
Colombo University to gain the Championships won in carrom, chess, rowing, tennis and cricket, karate, tennis (women) and volleyball.
Colombo University had 355 points followed by Jayawardenapura University 339 as runners-up.