Inter-Command Squash Championship 2026 wraps up on successful note

The Western Naval Command secured the overall men’s title and the Training Command secured the overall women’s title at the Inter-Command Squash Championship 2026, held at SLNS Rangalla from 9 to 16 September 2026.

The Southern Naval Command finished as runners-up in both the men’s and women’s categories after a week of competitive matches featuring players from across Naval Commands.

Championship highlights:

Men’s Novices

• Champion : Lieutenant Commander WS Eranga

• Runner-up : Lieutenant Commander PAY Sankalpana

Women’s Novices

• Champion : Woman Ordinary Seaman HATD Kumari

• Runner-up : Woman Ordinary Seaman MWHK De Silva

Men’s Over 35

• Champion :Petty Officer HMA Priyantha

• Runner-up :Leading Seaman MHI Buddhika

Men’s Over 40

• Champion :Chief Petty Officer WGD Priyadarshana

• Runner-up :Commander PRPD Dayarathne

Men’s Open

• Champion :Leading Seaman MHI Buddhika

• Runner-up :Petty Officer HMA Priyantha

Women’s Open

• Champion :Woman Able Seaman HMSOB Herath

• Runner-up :Woman Able Physical Training Instructor HGNV Rajapaksha

Men’s Plate Event

• Champion :Lieutenant Commander WMM Udantha

• Runner-up :Lieutenant Commander SPYDA Subasinghe

Most Promising Player

• Lieutenant Commander PAY Sankalpana

Commander Western Naval Area Rear, Admiral Harsha De Silva presented trophies and certificates to the winners at the closing ceremony. Director General Administration, Rear Admiral Nimal Ranasinghe, along with senior and junior officers and sailors, attended the event.