The first-ever Sri Lanka Army Canoeing & Kayaking Championship 2025 was conducted from 24 to 26 August 2025 at the Diyawanna Rowing Academy with the participation of 85 players, representing 08 Regimental Centres.
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Sri Lanka Army weightlifter, Sergeant Y.D.I. Kumara, brought glory to the nation by winning the bronze medal in the men’s 60kg weight category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, held in India on 26 August 2025.
The 51 Infantry Division celebrated its 30th Anniversary on 23 August 2025 at its Headquarters premises, under the guidance of Major General M.P.N.A Muthumala USP psc, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 51 Infantry Division.
The troops of 51 Infantry Division, with the support of Pure Dale Ceylon Ltd and Richlife Dairy Ltd, distributed 51,000 cups of milk tea among devotees at the Kandaswami Kovila premises in Nallur from 20 to 22 August 2025.
Troops of Security Force Headquarters (Central) conducted a school items donation programme on 22 August 2025 at Bandarawela Sri Maliyadeya Vidyalaya to support children from low-income families.
Warrant Officer I H.L.N.D. Lekamge of the 2 (V) Battalion Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps, secured a Silver Medal at the Asian Throwing Championships held in South Korea on 22 August 2025, with a throw of 57.53 metres.
As per the request made by the Director of Indi Foundation and under the instructions of the Commander of the Army, the Sri Lanka Army provided transport facilities for children of the Indi Foundation affected by cancer to attend a religious blessings event at Ruwanweli Seya and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises on 23 August 2025.
The World Sepaktakraw Championship 2025 inconjunction with the 38th Thai King's Cup 2025 was held in Hat Yai, Thailand from 22-27 July 2025. 16 top-ranked countries in men’s and women’s categories were represented. The Sri Lanka national Sepaktakraw Team showcased exceptional skill, achieving the following results:
Major General H.C.L Galappathti RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding of 24 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 21 August 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
The 60th Sri Lanka Army Athletics Championship concluded on 20 August 2025 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama.