Western Province emerged champions at the Dialog Netball Rising Star Under-23 Inter-Provincial Tournament when they beat North Western Province 23-9 in the final encounter played at the Sports Ministry Grounds in Torrington yesterday.
Western Province captained by Chamudi Dilrukshi took an 8-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and they kept the same momentum and added 11 points to their tally in the second quarter.
However, the third quarter turned out to be more competitive as Western Province took a slender 4-3 lead.
In the fourth and final quarter, North Western Province led by Chandumini Gayanthika collected three points and did not concede any points to their opponents.
But Western Province, by virtue of their early lead managed to clinch the title with an easy victory in the end.
Western Province Goal shooter Rasanthika Weerakoon and Goal-Keeper Chenuri Kithnara had a good game.
The winning team received the championship trophy from Sports Ministry Secretary Anuradha Wijekoon and Dialog Axiata Group Chief Marketing Officer Amali Nanayakkara.
Tharushi Sathsarani of Uva Province was named Best Shooter of the Tournament.
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