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