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National Sailing Championship – 2023 successfully concludes at Crow Island
The National Sailing Championship – 2023 was held at the picturesque Crow Island, Mattakkuliya on 05th and 06th March 2023. Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool put up an impressive show at the championship, recording multiple wins in various categories.
07 Mar 2023
Navy women ruggerites emerge champions in Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament
The final of the Lady Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament was held between the Navy and Army at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo on 05th March 2023. In the final encounter, the Navy women ruggerites took home the trophy, edging out the Army 14-05.
06 Mar 2023
Navy clinches 12th Defence Services Netball Championship
The 12th Defence Services Netball Championship, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex in Welisara from 01st to 03rd March 2023. In this tournament, the netball team of the Sri Lanka Navy clinched the championship, edging out their Army and Air Force counterparts.
04 Mar 2023
Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe of Navy wins gold medal in 400m at Dubai Grand Prix 2023 -14th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship
Able Seaman SMASM Subasinghe, a Para athlete of the Sri Lanka Navy, won a gold medal in A47 category men's 400m at Dubai Grand Prix 2023 -14th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship held from 26th to 01st March 2023.
04 Mar 2023
Navy SC overcomes Army SC in semi-final thriller of Clifford Cup knockout tournament
In a thrilling encounter between two top-tier rugby teams, Navy Sports Club (SC) emerged as the victors in the second semi-final of the Clifford Cup knockout tournament on 02nd March 2023. The game, which was played at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo, saw both teams put up a valiant effort, but it was Navy who ultimately claimed the win 16-13. With the win, the Navy was through to the final of the tournament.
04 Mar 2023
Navy clinch National Wrestling Championship title for 20th consecutive time
The National Wrestling Championship, organised by the Wrestling Federation of Sri Lanka, was held at the indoor stadium of Torrington, Colombo on 18th and 19th February 2023. Exhibiting superlative performance in the tournament, the Navy men’s wrestling team clinched the championship title for the 20th consecutive time.
21 Feb 2023
CISM Day Run -2023 flagged off in Colombo
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) in Colombo today (18th February 2022). Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera also attended the CISM Day Run - 2023.
18 Feb 2023
Navy women’s team wins runner-up title in 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship - 2023
The women’s team of Sri Lanka Navy on 17th February 2023 clinched the runner-up title in the final of 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship – 2023. The championship hosted by Sri Lanka this year was held at the Negombo Beach.
18 Feb 2023
Navy clinch runner-up title in Speed Arrows Cycling Championship -2023
The Navy men’s cycling team won the runner-up title in Speed Arrows Cycling Championship – 2023 held in Moratuwa on 12th February 2023.
15 Feb 2023
Navy athletes shine as Inter-Command Athletic Championship – 2023 concludes in style
The finals of Inter-Command Athletic Championship – 2023 came to a thrilling conclusion on 11th and 12th February 2023 in the Northern Naval Command, with champions crowned in a series of exciting and highly competitive events. The men’s championship of the competition was won by the Western Naval Command and the women’s championship was secured by the Training Command.
13 Feb 2023