Western Command men, North Central women claim top honours at Inter-Command Squash Championship

The Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee became the centre of intense sporting action from 02 to 05 Sep 25, hosting the Navy Inter-Command Squash Championship. The competition showcased exceptional talent and competitive spirit from across Naval Commands.

The Western Naval Command emerged victorious to claim the Men's Championship title, while the North Central Naval Command secured the Women's Championship. The Afloat Command was adjudged the Men's Runner-Up, with the Western Naval Command earning the Women's Runner-Up position.

The tournament featured several categories, with naval personnel demonstrating remarkable skill. The championship and runner – up honours were awarded as follows:

Men’s Novice

• Championship - Lieutenant Commander WTTW Watuthanthri (Western Naval Command)

• Runner up - Lieutenant Commander De Zoysa (Training Command)

Women's Novice

• Championship – Woman Ordinary Seaman KGKV Ranaweera (Training Command)

• Runner up – Woman Ordinary Seaman HPA Piyumali (Western Naval Command)

Men’s Over 35

• Championship – Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor HMA Priyantha (Western Naval Command)

• Runner up – Leading Physical Training Instructor WMAD Dissanayake (Western Naval Command)

Men’s Over 40

• Championship – Chief Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor WGD Priyadarshana (Western Naval Command)

• Runner up – Commander PRPD Dayaratne (North Central Naval Command)

Men’s Open

• Championship - Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor HMA Priyantha (Western Naval Command)

• Runner up – Leading Physical Training Instructor WMAD Dissanayake (Western Naval Command)

Women’s Open

• Championship – Woman Able Seaman HMSOB Herath (North Central Naval Command)

• Runner up – Woman Able Physical Training Instructor HGNV Rajapaksa (Western Naval Command)

Open Shield 01

• Championship – Lieutenant Commander MMJ Weerakoon (Afloat Command)

• Runner up - Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor RMSN Rajaguru (Training Command)

Open Shield 02

• Championship – Lieutenant Commander PK Kumarage (Western Naval Command)

• Runner up - Commander PRPD Dayaratne (North Central Naval Command)

• Emerging Player – Able Seaman DMH Jeewanga

The prize awarding ceremony held on 05 Sep was held under the patronage of the Commander Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera, and was attended by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, along with a group of senior and junior officers and sailors of the Eastern Naval Command.