Army Commander Challenge Trophy Cager tourney reaches semis

The semi-finals of the first-ever Army Commander Challenge Trophy Inter-club Basketball Tournament, hosted by the Sri Lanka Army, are scheduled for Wednesday, December 20, starting at 6:30 PM. The battleground for this intense competition is the Sri Lanka Army Basketball Indoor Courts in Panagoda.

The first semi-final will witness a face-off between Colombo Basketball Club and Wattala Basketball Club. Following this, the second semi-final will feature a clash between Sri Lanka Army and Gaja TV. The high-stakes final will take place at the same venue on Friday, December 22, at 6:30 PM under the glow of the court lights.

This Open Men’s Tournament has seen the participation of the nine best teams, showcasing top-tier basketball talent. Initially, the tournament featured two groups in the preliminary round. Group A comprised Colombo Basketball Club, Sri Lanka Army Basketball Club, SLAF Basketball Club, and Sri Lanka Navy Basketball Club. In Group B, teams included Wattala Basketball Club, Gaja TV, Moratuwa Basketball Club, Buffaloes Basketball Club, and Royal Basketball Club.

The tournament tipped off on December 15, with group matches played on December 15, 16, and 17. As the excitement builds, the semi-finals are set for December 20, followed by the second runner-up match on December 21. The grand finale will be held on December 22, promising an electrifying conclusion to this thrilling basketball tournament.

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