CISM delegates lay wreaths at National War Heroes’ Monument

Delegates from the International Military Sports Council (CISM), representing Africa, America, Asia, and Europe, paid their respects at the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla on 20 May by laying floral wreaths. The visit was part of the ongoing 80th CISM General Assembly & Congress, hosted by the Sri Lanka Defence Services Sports Board from 19 to 25 May in Colombo.

The delegation included CISM President Colonel Nilton Gomes Rolim Filho along with 80 CISM member representatives. The ceremony was also attended by the Director of Sports of the Sri Lanka Navy and a group of officers.