Western Naval Command and Training Command dominate Inter-Command Hockey Championship 2025

The Inter Command Hockey Championship of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the hockey ground of SLNS Lanka in Welisara from 04 to 07 Mar 25. The men's championship title in the tournament was clinched by the Western Naval Command, while the women's championship was won by the Training Command.

The tournament featured intense competition, with 09 men’s teams and 07 women’s teams from various Naval Commands vying for top honours. Petty Officer KGDVK Grero from the Western Naval Command claimed the Best Player (men's) award, while Woman Ordinary Seaman KGKV Ranaweera from the Training Command clinched the Best Player (women's) award. Additionally, the Best Goal Keeper (men’s) award was won by Lieutenant SD Karunarathna from the Western Naval Command and Woman Able Physical Training Instructor SATM Samaraweera from the Southern Naval Command won the award for Best Goal Keeper (women’s).

The Commander Western Naval Area was present as Chief Guest at the prize-awarding ceremony. While the Western Naval Command and Training Command claimed the championship titles, the Southern Naval Command secured runner-up positions in both the men’s and women’s events.