Army Squash players participating in the 40th National Squash Championship 2020 held at SSC Squash Courts, won two Gold Medals, six Silver Medals and two Bronze Medals in different categories and attracted the spectators to emerge as the winner of the highest number of medals and trophies.
The four-day long tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Squash Federation after a lapse of a year without any tournament due to ongoing Covid 19 epidemic was held from 28-31 January 2021 adhering to all COVID -19 prevention health guidelines.
The prize awarding ceremony was graced by Mr Amal Edirisooriya, Director General Sports, Ministry of Sports as the Chief Guest on Sunday (31) at the SSC pavilion complex.
Following Army players showed colours during the said championship:
Corporal K.G Prabath of SLLI - Winner in Men’s over 35 Category
Brigadier W.L Premasiri - First Runner-up in Men’s over 45 Category
First Runner-up in Men’s over 50 Category
Colonel Kaminda Silva - First Runner-up in Men’s over 40 Category
Second Runner-up in Men’s over 45 Category
Captain I.U Dayarathne of SLSC- Winner in Women’s Novices
Private J.H.S Wehihenage of SLSC - First Runner-up in Women’s Novices
Spr W.M.P.R Wimalasena of SLE - Second Runner-up in Women’s Novices
Lance Corporal D Sarathchandra of GW- First Runner-up in Men’s Novices
Spr G.D Anuruddha of ESR - Second Runner-up in Women’s Novices
Corporal D.M.R Dissanayake of SLLI - First Runner-up Men’s over 35 Category
Lance Corporal R.G.M Rajapakshe of SLLI - Fourth Place in Men’s over 35 CategoryRunning sports | Nike Air Force 1 , Sneakers , Ietp STORE
