27th November 2025
The W.S. Botheju Memorial Wrestling Championship 2025, conducted by the Suranimala Sports Club, took place on 22 and 23 November 2025 at the Indoor Stadium in Ja-Ela. A total of 34 male and 13 female athletes represented the Sri Lanka Army under the supervision of Major General A.M.C. Abeykoon RWP RSP USP ndu, Chairman of the Army Wrestling Committee.
Demonstrating outstanding skills and determination, the Army wrestling teams secured both the men's and women's championships. The men’s team claimed 11 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze medals across 12 weight categories, while the women’s team earned 6 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in 10 weight categories.
Private D.D.S. Darshana of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry was adjudged the Best Wrestler in the men's category and Private R.M.W. Kanchana of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps received recognition as the Best Loser in the women's category.
