The first of its model, ‘Elle Carnival’ with 28 island-wide Elle teams of reputation, including woman teams after a mammoth showdown in their tournament at Jaffna Duraiappa Stadium, ended with an impressive note amidst a large gathering on Sunday (6).
On the guidelines given by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake for promotion of ‘Reconciliation through Sports’, the Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna (SFHQ-J), commanded by Major General Udaya Perera, organized the two-day tournament in Jaffna Hindu College ground, Jaffna Central College ground and Palaly Army Camp ground before the finals were staged at the Duraiappa Stadium, Jaffna.
Lieutenant General Ratnayake attended the closing ceremony of the tournament as the Chief Guest, together with Hon. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises, Major General (Retd) G.A Chandrasiri, Governor, Northern Province and several senior officers including Major General Udaya Perera.
The Army won the overall championship in the tournament. Currently Major General Udaya Perera is the Chairman, Sri Lanka Army Elle Association. Here are achievements;
Best Fielder in men’s category
Amal Priyashantha – Sri Lanka Army Elle Team
Best Fielder in women’s category
I.G.S Saman Kumari – Sri Lanka Army Elle Team
Best Batsman in men’s category
Dilan Chaturanga – SFHQ (J) Elle Team
Best Batsman in women’s category
J.W.M.W.U Bandara – Sri Lanka Army Elle Team
Best Player in men’s category
D.P Nuwan Sampath – Sri Lanka Army Elle Team
Best Player in women’s category
M.N.L Krishani Damayanthi – Sri Lanka Army Elle Team
With the aim of promoting understanding and collective spirits, 29 Elle matches, including a few from the North and Wanni were held during those two days (July 5-6) before the grand finale on Sunday (6).
Lieutenant General Ratnayake congratulated the winners and gave away trophies and merit awards to the winners in the tournament after a brief speech to the occasion.
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