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SL Engineers Honour Sports Achievements in 2010 - 2011

Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) Regiment, one of the leading support wings in the Army, had its combined 2010 - 2011 ‘Colours Night’ at its Panagoda Regimental Headquarters on Tuesday (3) evening.

Amidst rounds of roaring applause, the spectacular event awarded Defence Services Colours to 4 serving or retired SLE officers and other ranks. It also honoured 12 more with Army Colours and 33 more with Regimental Colours during the well-attended event, graced by Major General M.C.M.P. Samarasinghe, Colonel Commandant, SLE Regiment as the Chief Guest. He was received on arrival by Brigadier Tissa Nanayakkara, SLE Centre Commandant.

Boxing, Karate, Wrestling, Rifle Shooting and a wide assortment of other sports and athletics were considered for award of those laurels during the ceremony that saw several dancing groups and other entertaining features, brought amusement to the spectators.

SLE Regimental bands in the meantime showcased their music prowess and added melody to the run of the entire ceremony. Major General Samarasinghe as the Chief Guest gave away those symbolic awards to the recipients as names were announced. Both Major General Chrysantha De Silva and Major General K.J Walgama were also associated with the award of those Colours to Engineers in the Army.    

Senior SLE officers and a large gathering of invitees attended the event.