It will see a president, secretary and five other key officials as well as 20 committee level officials get elected.

Thilanga Sumathipala and Nishantha Ranatunga are vying for the post of president, while Arjuna Ranatunga is contesting to be a vice president.

Five provincial and 22 district associations, six affiliates and 29 leading clubs are eligible to vote, with a total of 145 votes to be cast.

At a media briefing two days ago, the sports minister said strict security measures would be in place for the election.