The 13th Defence Services Karate Tournament was hosted by the Sri Lanka Army on 04 and 05 August 2025 at the Indoor Stadium of the Army Physical Training School, Panagoda.
Sports
The Finals of the Commander's Cup Inter-Regiment Rugby Championship, which commenced on 24 June 2025, concluded on 01 August 2025 at the Army Rugby Ground, Army Cantonment in Panagoda, was held with the participation of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) and the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) teams.
The Sri Lanka Army Men's Basketball Team secured their third consecutive Championship at the 13th Defence Services Basketball Finals 2024/2025, held from 21 to 24 July 2025 at the Commander Parakkrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Stadium, Welisara.
The 10th Army Inter-Regimental Handball Tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Army Handball Committee for the 10th time, was held in an excellent manner from July 24-27, 2025, at the Army Indoor stadium at Panagoda, with the participation of 192 male and female players representing 12 regiments of the Sri Lanka Army.
The Layton Cup Boxing Tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Boxing Association, was held on 20, 21, 22, and 23 July 2025 at the Royal College Indoor Stadium, Colombo. A total of 92 male and 42 female players representing 25 sports clubs participated in the competition.
The 9th South Asian Karate Championship, organised by the Sri Lanka Karate Federation, was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on 05 and 06 July 2025.
Sri Lankan Army Athletes proudly secured 09 Bronze medals at the 1 st CISM Military Muaythai Challenge, marking a remarkable achievement on the international stage. Competing against elite military fighters from around the world the team showcased exceptional skill, discipline and resilience throughout the tournament.
The National Sepaktakraw Championship, organized by the Sri Lanka National Sepaktakraw Federation, concluded on 15 June 2025 at the Puttalam Municipal Council Indoor Stadium.
Thailand Open Track and Field Championship – 2025 organized by the Thailand Athletics Association was held on 22 June 2025 at the Pathumthani, Thailand.
The 13th Defence Services Boxing Championship – 2025 was held at the Air Force Indoor Stadium, Katunayake, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force.