Western Naval Command aces Inter-Command Tennis Championship 2025
The Western Naval Command emerged champion of the ‘Inter-Command Tennis Championship - 2025,’ following a week of intense competition at the Naval and Maritime Academy Tennis Court in Trincomalee. The tournament, which ran from 27 Aug to 02 Sep, concluded with the Training Command securing the runner-up position.
The Inter – Command Tennis Championship showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship across the Navy's ranks and rates, with open matches held in three categories: Novices, Open (Singles and Doubles) and a Veterans category for players over 45 years of age.
A full list of open match winners:
Novices
Championship - Leading Physical Training Instructor MGSR Kumara
Runner-up - Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor RMSN Rajaguru
Open Singles
Championship - Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor NJR Hemakumara
Runner-up - Commander Chamara Jayaruwan
Open Doubles
Championship - Lieutenant Commander Ruwan Jayathilaka and Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor NJR Hemakumara
Runner-up - Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor RMSP Rathnayaka and Leading Physical Training Instructor PMLS Kumara
Over 45 Singles
Championship - Commodore Dulitha Dewapriya
Runner-up - Commodore Dananjana Rajapaksha
Over 45 Doubles
Championship - Commodore Asela Amaranath and Captain Nuwan Arandara
Runner-up - Commodore Dananjana Rajapaksha and Commodore Dulitha Dewapriya