SportThe Sri Lanka Athletics Association (SLAA) has decided to cancel the National Relay Carnival set to be held on October 27 and 28 at the Albert Peiris ground in Wennappuwa. The SLAA stated that the decision was taken following requests made by coaches and athletes. The SLAA did not reveal if it would hold the event on another day or if it had cancelled the event.

Source: Sunday Times October 24, 2016 04:27 UTC