Army Riders Win in ‘Nuwara Eliya Lake Cross - 2023’

‘Nuwara Eliya Lake Cross - 2023’ Motor Cross, organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders and Federation of Motorcycle Sports in Sri Lanka was held during 14-16 April at Nuwara Eliya lake cross track with the participants of island-wide motor cross riders including Army riders.

The Army participants won in 17 separate Motor Cross events in the ‘Nuwara Eliya Lake Cross - 2023’.

Major General Indu Samarakoon, Chairman, Sri Lanka Army Motor Sports Committee gave necessary guidance for competitors and inspired them.

Following Army competitors shone in the ‘Nuwara Eliya Lake Cross - 2023’

Corporal S. M. J. S Premarathne of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

a. 1st place - MX-Racing 250 cc (Race 01)

b. 2nd place - MX-Racing 250 cc (Race 02)

Corporal G. G. T. Y Wijesundara of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

a. 3rd Place - MX-Racing 125 cc

Lance Corporal S. M. S Gayan of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

a. 3rd place - MX-Standard 125 cc (Race 01)

b. 3rd place - MX-Standard 125 cc (Race 02)

c. 3rd place - MX-Standard 250 cc (Race 01)

Lance Corporal W. A Kumarasinha of Sri Lanka Army Service Corps

a. 1st place - MX- Standard 250cc Event (Race 01)

b. 2nd place - MX- Standard 250cc Event (Race 02)

Lance Corporal K. D. R Jayashan of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

a. 1st place - MX- Standard 125cc Event (Race 01)

b. 1st place - MX- Standard 125cc Event (Race 02)

c. 1st place - MX- Standard 250cc Event (Race 02)

d. 3rd place - MX- Racing 125cc Event (Race 01)

e. 1st place - MX- Racing 125cc Event (Race 02)

Gunner T. K. R. N. S Kumara of Sri Lanka Artillery

a. 2nd place - MX- Racing 125cc Event (Race 01)

b. 2nd place - MX- Racing 125cc Event (Race 02)

Private H. A Shehara of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

a. 2nd place - MX- Standard 125cc Event (Race 01)

b. 2nd place - MX- Standard 125cc Event (Race 02)