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Western Naval Command wins Inter-command Football Championship - 2023
The Inter - command Football Championship – 2023 was held at the soccer ground of Welisara Naval Complex from 17th to 23rd March 2023. The overall championship of the tournament was won by the Western Naval Command.
24 Mar 2023
Inter-command Badminton Championship - 2023 concludes in Welisara
The Inter-command Badminton Championship - 2023 was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex in Welisara from 06th to 10th March 2023. The prize awarding ceremony held on 10th March was graced by the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva.
12 Mar 2023
Navy SC becomes runner up in Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament
The final of Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament was held at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo on 05th March 2023. After a tight encounter against CR & FC, the Navy Sports Club (men’s) secured the runner-up title 24-18.
07 Mar 2023
National Sailing Championship – 2023 successfully concludes at Crow Island
The National Sailing Championship – 2023 was held at the picturesque Crow Island, Mattakkuliya on 05th and 06th March 2023. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool put up an impressive show at the championship, recording multiple wins in various categories.
07 Mar 2023
Navy women ruggerites emerge champions in Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament
The final of the Lady Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament was held between the Navy and Army at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo on 05th March 2023. In the final encounter, the Navy women ruggerites took home the trophy, edging out the Army 14-05.
06 Mar 2023
Navy clinches 12th Defence Services Netball Championship
The 12th Defence Services Netball Championship, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex in Welisara from 01st to 03rd March 2023. In this tournament, the netball team of the Sri Lanka Navy clinched the championship, edging out their Army and Air Force counterparts.
04 Mar 2023
Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe of Navy wins gold medal in 400m at Dubai Grand Prix 2023 -14th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship
Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe, a Para athlete of the Sri Lanka Navy, won a gold medal in A47 category men's 400m at Dubai Grand Prix 2023 -14th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship held from 26th to 01st March 2023.
04 Mar 2023
Navy SC overcomes Army SC in semi-final thriller of Clifford Cup knockout tournament
In a thrilling encounter between two top-tier rugby teams, Navy Sports Club (SC) emerged as the victors in the second semi-final of the Clifford Cup knockout tournament on 02nd March 2023. The game, which was played at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo, saw both teams put up a valiant effort, but it was Navy who ultimately claimed the win 16-13. With the win, the Navy was through to the final of the tournament.
04 Mar 2023
Navy clinch National Wrestling Championship title for 20th consecutive time
The National Wrestling Championship, organised by the Wrestling Federation of Sri Lanka, was held at the indoor stadium of Torrington, Colombo on 18th and 19th February 2023. Exhibiting superlative performance in the tournament, the Navy men’s wrestling team clinched the championship title for the 20th consecutive time.
21 Feb 2023
CISM Day Run -2023 flagged off in Colombo
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) in Colombo today (18th February 2022). Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera also attended the CISM Day Run - 2023.
18 Feb 2023