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Navy becomes runner up in men’s and women’s tug of war at 12th Defence Services Games
The Navy men’s and women’s teams became the runners up in tug of war at the 12th Defence Services Games. The tug of war tournament was held at the Air Force grounds in Katunayake on 26th and 28th October 2022 and the final encounter was held between the men’s and women’s teams of the Army and Navy.
29 Oct 2022
12th Defence Services Games declared open
The 12th Defence Services Games was officially declared open by the Secretary of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the new indoor stadium of Panagoda Army camp on 19th October 2022. The ceremony, which marked the beginning of several weeks of competitive sportsmanship among tri-services, was attended by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.
20 Oct 2022
Navy players makes country proud in 08th Carrom World Championship-2022
The 08th Carrom World Championship -2022, organized by International Carrom Federation (ICF), was held in Langkawi, Malaysia from 03rd to 07th October. Representing Sri Lanka at the world stage, Navy’s Able Seaman Nishantha Fernando and Woman Able Seaman Joseph Roshita won silver and bronze medals respectively.
11 Oct 2022
Navy SC wins ‘Plate’ Championship of Inter-Club Rugby 7s -2022
Navy Sports Club (SC) won the ‘Plate’ Championship of Inter-Club Rugby 7s – 2022 held at the Racecourse ground on 08th and 09th October 2022. Accordingly, Navy SC defeated Army SC 26-10, playing some outstanding sevens rugby.
11 Oct 2022
Navy boxers shine at BASL Intermediate Boxing Meet 2022
The Intermediate Boxing Meet 2022, organized by Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) was held at Royal MAS Arena from 05th to 08th October 2022. The Navy boxers showcased note worthy performances through the tournament by winning 02 gold medals, 02 silver medals and 03 bronze medals.
11 Oct 2022
Inter-command Sailing Competition – 2022 comes to an end in Trincomalee
The Inter-command Sailing Competition – 2022 was successfully held in the inner harbour of Trincomalee from 04th to 07th October 2022, handing the men’s title to the Afloat Command and women’s championship to the Training Command.
09 Oct 2022
Navy shines at inaugural Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament 2022
Sri Lanka Navy golfers made noteworthy performances and bagged several awards in the inaugural Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament 2022. The tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force, concluded at Eagle Golf Link, China Bay in Trincomalee on 01st October 2022.
03 Oct 2022