Navy marksmen and markswomen shine at 9th Navy Open Shooting Championship

The 9th Navy Open Shooting Championship – 2025 was successfully conducted at the Sri Lanka Navy Small-bore Firing Range Complex in Welisara from 16 to 28 Oct 25. The Sri Lanka Navy Musketry Pool showcased impressive performance at this tournament, securing a number of achievements.

The prize-awarding ceremony was held on 28 October under the patronage of the Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rear Admiral Pradeep Karunathilake.

Competitors from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, and the School Shooting Sports Association took part in the event, where the Sri Lanka Navy musketeers distinguished themselves with following outstanding performances.

10m Air Rifle Open (Women) Individual

Woman Leading Communicator CAPK Abeygunawardana – Silver Medal

25m Military Rapid Fire Pistol (Men) Individual

Petty Officer (Provost) WMK Kumara – Gold Medal

25m Military Rapid Fire Pistol (Women) Individual

Woman Able Seaman TNK Suriyaarachchi - Silver Medal

25m Rapid Fire Pistol (Men) Individual

Petty Officer (Provost) WMK Kumara – Silver Medal

50m Free pistol (Men) Individual

Leading Transport Assistant DMSM Dissanayake – Silver Medal

Petty Officer RDMH Liyanage – Bronze Medal

50m Rifle Prone (Men) Individual

Leading Infantryman HDP Kumara – Gold Medal

Leading Engineering Mechanic UDS Ranganath – Silver Medal

50m Rifle 3x20 (Men) Individual

Leading Engineering Mechanic UDS Ranganath – Gold Medal

Leading Infantryman HDP Kumara – Bronze Medal

50m Rifle Prone (Women) Individual

Woman Leading Communicator CAPK Abeygunawardana – Gold Medal

Woman Leading Seaman BLT Sandamali – Silver Medal

Woman Leading Seaman KRH Umayangana – Bronze Medal

50m Rifle 3x20 (Women) Individual

Woman Leading Communicator CAPK Abeygunawardana – Silver Medal

Woman Leading Seaman BLT Sandamali – Bronze Medal