17th October 2023 22:54:59 Hours
A series of educational workshops focused on the theme ‘Scientific Adaptation of the Human Body to Exercise’ took place during 13 - 15 October 2023 at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-Jaffna).
These workshops were organized under the guidance of Major General S.R.K Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna, and were supervised by Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier K.J.N.M.P.K Nawarathne RWP RSP ndu and Colonel General Staff, Colonel S.D.K.W.M.M.I Weliwita RWP RSP USP psc.
The highlight of the event was an informative and timely lecture delivered by a panel of experts, including Professor Ranil Jayawardena, Senior Lecturer at the University of Colombo, Major I.M.G.N Jayathilake, Commanding Officer of the 9 Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Captain R.E.W.L Dayarathne from the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Sergeant G.I.K.J Nishantha, National and International Sports Instructor, Corporal I.U.W Disanayake, also a National and International Sports Instructor, and Corporal N. Ajanthan, an Army Sports Instructor.
Their aim was to enhance the participants' understanding of physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries. The workshop attracted a substantial audience, including Senior Officers, Officers, and 68 Physical Training Instructors, all eager to gain valuable insights from this educational event.
