Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Host Inter Regiment Volleyball Championship - 2024

Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force successfully concluded the “Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Inter Regiment Volleyball Championship – 2024” on 22 March 2024, under the supervision of Major General M.K. Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda.

The energetic sporty event commenced with the gracious presence of Major General M.T.K.R. Silva KSP - the Deputy Commandant of the SLAVF, and the teams represented volunteer regiments were vied for the supremacy from 18 to 21 March 2024 at the Rendezvous Ground, Headquarters, SLAVF.

The players inspiringly fought to grab the victory, bringing much ecstasy to the spectators, and 2 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps secured the championship in the women’s category with assuring display of performances pushing Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps to the runner-up position. In the super league, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) advanced to the finals beating Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (SLLI). Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) secured the division championship pushing Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) to the runner-up slot.

Major General S.W.M. Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Commander Security Forces Headquarters - West graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. Deputy Commandant SLAVF warmly welcomed th Commander Security Forces Headquarters – West to the awarding ceremony following the military formalities. The Chief Guest, Deputy Commandant, SLAVF, and Brigadier W.G.P. Sisira Kumara RSP - Inspector of Training, SLAVF presented the trophies and certificates to the achievers.

The event marked the culmination with the vote of thank of Inspector of Training –SLAVF.

Senior Officers and Other Ranks participated in the event.

The individual performances of the competitors are as follows;

Super League –

Best Server

Infantryman K.M.S. Sama Kumara of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry

Best Receiver

Lance Corporal K.A.C. Madhusanka of Sri Lanka Army Sinha Regiment

Best Setter

Infantryman W.G. Mahesh of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

Best Blocker

Lieutenant S.H.H. Nalin of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

Best Defender

Private Kumarasinghe AT of Sri Lanka Light Infantry

Best Attacker

Infantryman K.M.S. Saman Kumara of Sri Lanka Light Infantry

Best Player

Corporal S.I. Madhushan of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

Women’s Corps

Best Setter

Lance Corporal D.M.T.K. Dissanayake of 2 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps

Best Attacker

Lance Corporal D.A.S.N. Balasooriya of Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps

Best Player

Lance Corporal H.L Senarathna of 2 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps

‘A’ Division -

Best Setter

Lance Corporal P.V.R. Sandaruwan of Sri Lanka Army Service Corps

Best Attacker

Private M.H.A.S. Dharmapala of the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps

Best Player

Lance Corporal W.D.M. Wickramsinghe of the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps