Navy bags a number of gold medals at National Wushu Championship
 

The 16^th National Wushu Championship was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium from 02^nd to 04^th October 2018 and it was participated by a large number of male and female wushu players across from the country. Making notable performances in the tournament, the wushu athletes of the Sri Lanka Navy bagged 24 gold medals out of the total gold medal tally of 39 up for grabs in the tournament.

Further, Able Seaman KCH Kumara of the Navy won the award for the best player in the Men’s Tavolu category and Able Seaman SR Kumara won the award for the best player in the Men’s Sanda category. Meanwhile Women Able Seaman SPER Dilhani clinched the award for the best player in the Women’s Sanda category.

The prize awarding ceremony was graced by the Secretary, Ministry of Provincial Councils, Local Government and Sports, Mr. H.T.Kamal Padmasiry. A large number of wushu athletes were also present on this occasion.