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12th March 2022 06:08:28 Hours

Cream of the Army Gymnasts Awarded in Impressive Ceremony

The best of the best in the field of Army Gymnastics - 2021 were recognized and awarded this afternoon (10) at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo during an elaborate and attractive ceremony, graced by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army who is also the Chairman, National Sports Selection Committee (NSSC) as the Chief Guest.

The Inter Regiment Gymnastic Novices/Championship Tournament – 2021 of the Army that got underway during 22 - 23 February was challenged by 48 gymnasts, belonging to 8 Regiments in the Army.

Braving all odds, gymnasts of the Gajaba Regiment secured the Championship in the Novices category while gymnasts of the Sri Lanka Engineers secured the Championship in the tournament.

Major General Vikum Liyanage, Chief of Staff and Brigadier Pradeep Gamage, Chairman Army Gymnastic Committee received the day’s Chief Guest on arrival and ushered him to the special dais where he witnessed several exhibition feats and other entertaining features.

General Shavendra Silva afterwards on invitation as the Chief Guest awarded Championship trophies to the best of the best gymnasts who emerged victorious in the tournament.

Major General Vikum Liyanage, Chief of Staff, Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku, Deputy Chief of Staff, Major General Channa Weerasuriya, Commandant, SLAVF and few Senior Officers also joined presentation of colours, trophies and certificates to the achievers in the tournament.

At the end of the awarding ceremony, the day’s Chief Guest added memories by posing for a group photograph with all gymnasts of the Army who represented in the tournament.

The vote of thanks, delivered by the Chairman, Sri Lanka Army Gymnastics Committee, Brigadier Pradeep Gamage brought the curtains down for this year’s tournament. Colonel Mangala Balasuriya, Vice Chairman, Sri Lanka Army Gymnastics Committee made the welcome note.

Major General Vikum Liyanage, Chief of Staff, Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku, Deputy Chief of Staff, Major General Channa Weerasooriya, Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, Senior Officers and a gathering of gymnastic fans were present during the ceremony.