The fifth all island invitation schools Under-14 boys and girls’ hockey tournament 2026 to mark the 'World Children's Day', organised and conducted by the Matale Hockey Club (MHC) will get underway at the two venues Edward Park hockey ground and Astro turf in Matale on 23 and 24 October.

The two-day hockey tournament with Lanka IOC PLC as the main sponsor will be played for the Servo challenge trophy.

According to the MHC President Chatura Dissanayaka 55 teams (30 Boys and 25 Girls) from across the island have already confirmed their participation. 

Last year Elwala Maha Vidyalaya in Matale emerged Boys’ champions while Sri Sangamitta Girls National School Matale and Musaeus College Colombo were declared joint champions. Neranjan Ekanayake will serve as the tournament Director.