The first-ever Fast5 Netball Challenge 2025, organised by the Ladies’ College Old Girls’ Association to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the school, concluded successfully at the St. Joseph’s College Indoor Stadium, showcasing thrilling netball action across three divisions last Sunday (31 August).

In the women’s category, Track Master Netball Club claimed the championship title defeating Familians SC 13–8 in the final.

The men’s division saw Team United SC emerge victorious, overwhelming Gem City SC 14–6.

In the mixed division, Old Joes SC narrowly beat CDB SC 14–12 to lift the trophy.

Leading up to the finals, Track Masters defeated Speed Birds and Familians overcame Musaeus to reach the women’s final, while Team United got the better of Team Anuradhapura and Gem City overcame DS OBA to reach the men’s final. 

In the mixed semifinals, Old Joes defeated Fire Foxes and CDB Finance saw off Thunder Hawks to secure their spots in the final.

Individual accolades were also awarded. Ladies’ College Sports Director Dilko Samaranayake presented the Best Player awards per division as follows: Sasindu (Old Joes) for Best Male Player in the Mixed Division, Piumi (Old Joes) for Best Female Player in the Mixed Division, Eranga (United Sports Club) for the Men’s Division, and Kumarini (Track Masters) for the Women’s Division.

Best Shooter awards, presented by Vice Principal Ranmalee Balasooriya, went to Vishwa Dharshana (United Sports Club) and Dharshika Abeygunawardhana (Track Masters).

Best Sportsmanship awards, presented by Avanthi Colombage, went to CDB Finance (Mixed), D.S. Senanayake College OBA (Men’s), and Track Master Netball Team (Women’s).

Final awards included the Delita Fernando Challenge Trophy for Mixed Division Champions (Old Joes), Jerry Perera Memorial Trophy for Men’s Division Champions (United Sports Club), and Mabel Simon Memorial Trophy for Women’s Division Champions (Track Masters).

The Runners-up were CDB Finance (Mixed), Gem City SC (Men’s), and Familians Netball Team (Women’s).