09th September 2024 07:59:27 Hours
Under the guidance of Major General J.P.C Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander Security Force (Wanni) and the directions of Major General S. Kasturimudali RSP ndc psc, General Officer Commanding of the 56 Infantry Division and supervision of Commander of the 561 Infantry Brigade, the Physical Agility Combat Efficiency System (PACES) Competition 2024 was conducted at the Ampakamam Field Firing Range on 2 September 2024.
The competition included Physical Agility Tests from 27 to 29 August 2024 and Combat Efficiency Tests on 1 and 2 September 2024. Troops from the Brigades and Battalions under command to the 56 Infantry Division participated in the competition.
The 12 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment emerged as the top team and the 11 Gemunu Watch secured second place. Second Lieutenant D.S. Egodagedara was named "Fittest of the Fit" Officer, while Lance Corporal D.G.K.T.S. Rambukwella earned the same title among soldiers.