Agriculture Faculty English Literary Association - University of Peradeniya

📸 GRAND FINALS – CAPTURED 📸

Tonight, we witnessed brilliance.
Here are the moments that will live on.
Thank you to everyone who made this finale unforgettable.

Photography by Sahan Ravindu

🏆 AFELA DEBATER 2026 – FINAL STANDINGS 🏆

After weeks of intense battles, powerful arguments, and unforgettable moments, here are your champions:

🥇 Champions: 21st Batch
🥈 1st Runner-up: 20th Batch
🥉 2nd Runner-up: 22nd Batch
🏅 3rd Runner-up: 23rd Batch

To our Senior Treasurer, Dr. Chandana Jayawardena – for your unwavering guidance and trust throughout this journey.

To the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) – thank you for your expert judging, your time, and your invaluable guidance. Your presence elevated every debate and made this competition truly meaningful.

To every debater who stepped onto the stage – you gave us words to remember, arguments that challenged minds, and moments that will linger long after this competition ends. You are all champions.

To Sentiero Media Society – thank you for capturing every moment with such care and artistry. These memories will last a lifetime.

To the AFELA organizing committee – your dedication behind the scenes brought this vision to life. This success is yours as much as anyone's.

And to everyone who supported, showed up, cheered, and believed – this was ours to build together. And we built something extraordinary. 🙌

Together, we built something meaningful. Thank you for being part of this chapter. 💙

🏆 THE CHAMPIONS – 21ST BATCH! 🏆

Meet the team that conquered AFELA Debater 2026!

Yasangi Dissanayake
Rishabthane Sritharan
Hadushka Nandakumara
Chatham Peiris
Madupa Sooriya

From the first round to the grand finale, these five brought passion, precision, and power to every argument. Tonight, they stand tall as champions.

Your dedication inspired us all. Wear that title with pride, 21st Batch! 👏🔥

🎉 AND THE WINNER IS… 21ST BATCH! 🎉

A thrilling finale to AFELA Debater 2026! Congratulations to the 21st Batch for claiming the championship title! 🏆👏

Massive respect to the 20th Batch for an incredible run – you were exceptional. 💪

Thank you to everyone who made this journey special. Until next time! 🎤💙

🏆 THE FINAL SHOWDOWN – AFELA DEBATER 2026 🏆

After weeks of fiery arguments, unforgettable moments, and battles that tested every mind—we've arrived.

GRAND FINALS

🔥 21ST BATCH vs 20TH BATCH 🔥

Two powerhouse batches. One stage. One champion.

Motion: "Climate Change is the Biggest Challenge Facing Global Agriculture"

🗓 24th March 2026 | 🕔 5.00 P.M.
📍 Animal Science Theater

This is not just a debate. This is history in the making.

Come. Witness. Be part of the moment. 🎤🔥

Hearts on display—captured in frames and memories. 📸 | Day 03
Two teams, one stage, and a celebration of spirit, courage, and the love of debate.
Photo credits: Sentiero - Media Unit of Faculty of Agriculture - UoP 🙌

The fire grew brighter—captured in frames and memories. 📸 | Day 02
Experience met enthusiasm in a battle that reminded us why words matter.
Photo credits: Sentiero - Media Unit of Faculty of Agriculture - UoP 🙌

Where it all began—captured in frames and memories. 📸 | Day 01
Photo credits: Sentiero - Media Unit of Faculty of Agriculture - UoP 🙌

🎊 CHEERS TO THE 22ND BATCH – 3RD PLACE CHAMPIONS! 🎊

Score: 87 – 77

Tonight, the 22nd Batch brought their A-game and secured a fantastic victory! Your energy, arguments, and teamwork were absolutely joyful to watch! 🙌🎉

But let's hear it just as loudly for the 23rd Batch – you battled till the very end with smiles and spirit. You've earned a place in our hearts! 💙

Two teams. One unforgettable night. This is what AFELA is all about! 🎤🔥

Now bring on the GRAND FINALS! 🏆

🔥THE JOURNEY NEARS ITS END, ONE MORE CHANCE TO SHINE. 🔥

Before we reach the grand finale, we honor two teams who gave it their all:

22ND BATCH vs 23RD BATCH

This isn't about winning or losing.
It's about standing on that stage one last time and owning your voice.

Both teams have already proven their courage. Tonight, they remind us why debates matter—not for trophies, but for growth.

🗓 9th March 2026 | 5.00 P.M.
📍 Smart Classroom

Come celebrate the spirit of AFELA. Because here, every debater is a winner. 🙌