Sri Lanka Navy gold medalists in international athletic meets – Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne and Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe, with their medals and awards, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (20th June 2023). Appreciative of their performances, which brought a lot of credit to the motherland, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, who is also the President of Sri Lanka Navy Sports Board, awarded cash prizes to both athletes and encouraged them to pursue their sporting career.

The Southern Zone emerged champions of the Commander of the Navy’s Cup limited over (50) cricket tournament. The final encounter of the tournament was held between the Southern and Northern Zone teams at the Welisara Cricket Ground on 09th June 2023. The occasion was graced by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera as the Chief Guest.

The swimming and water polo tournament of the 12th Defense Services Games was held at the swimming pool of SLNS Gemunu from 05th to 09th June 2023. In an impressive display of aquatic prowess, the Sri Lanka Navy women’s team won the swimming championship of the tournament. Meanwhile, the men’s team also secured the runner-up position.

The final of Navy Inter Command Cricket Champions 2023 was held at the Welisara Navy Cricket Ground on 04th May 2023. Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva graced the final of the tournament, as the Chief Guest. After the final encounter of the tournament, the Western Naval Command has clinched the prestigious title of Inter-Command Cricket Champions.

The Sri Lanka Navy boxing team emerged as the undisputed champions of the Novices Boxing Tournament 2023, organised by the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). Throughout the tournament, the Navy boxers displayed remarkable agility, precision, and power in the ring and won 10 gold medals, 03 silver medals and 06 bronze medals.

The Soccer Championship of the 12th Defence Services Games was held from 03rd to 22nd May 2023 at the Race Course Ground, Colombo. In a thrilling finale, the women’s team of the Navy emerged victorious, claiming the highly coveted championship title. In addition, the Navy men’s soccer team also managed to secure the runner-up title.

The Inter Command Handball Championship was held from 18th to 21st May 2023 at the sports ground of SLNS Pandukabhaya in the North Central Naval Command. In a thrilling display of skill and athleticism, the Training Command emerged victorious in the tournament, securing the prestigious title.

The administration authority of the National Rifle Association of Sri Lanka'(NRASL), held by the Sri Lanka Army, was taken over by the Sri Lanka Navy for the forthcoming 2 -year term of 2023 to 2025 at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 18th May 2023 at Light House Galley, Colombo.

The Nippon Paint Super League Championship – 2023 worked off on the 29th and 30th of April at the Piliyandala Somaweera Chandrasiri Ground. The women’s Kabaddi team of the Navy put up a spectacular performance in the final and won the championship title, defeating the Army.

The Sri Lanka Navy successfully hosted the ‘Navy Cup Sailing Regatta - 2023’ off Galle Face on 22nd and 23rd April 2023. The event was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest.