Gajaba Regiment Excels at Inter Regiment Combat Rifle Shooting Competition 2024

The Inter Regiment Combat Rifle Shooting Competition 2024, a highly anticipated event in the Sri Lanka Army’s annual calendar, showcased the exceptional marksmanship of the Gajaba Regiment. The competition, culminating in the Prize Awarding Ceremony, saw Gajaba Regiment securing notable victories.

The Gajaba Regiment’s Open Team earned an impressive 2nd Place, underscoring their collective skills and precision. Individual accolades were abundant, with several members of the regiment distinguishing themselves:

First Time Marksman & Army Commander Medal Recipients:

O/10296 Maj NWMWYI Nawarathna – 7 (V)GR

O/71463 Lt DMUGBR Dissanayake – 6 GR

S/477635 Sgt Saman Kumara TMS – 20 GR

Army Commander Medal Recipients:

O/68862 Maj WDDS Karunarathna – 4 GR

O/10690 Capt MPMV Lankathilake – 5 (V)GR

O/11320 Lt MLN Gunasinghe – 2 (V)GR

S/469107 WO 1 SDK Sirisena – 20 GR

S/11G01911 Sgt Thusitha Kumara LWRN – 11 (V)GR

S/480243 Cpl Prasanna JA – 4 GR

O/478034 Cpl Hemapriya MLL – 20 GR

S/484902 L/Cpl Jayawardhana KSS – 20 GR

Individual Awards:

Best CPL (Open Division) – 1st Place: S/480243 Cpl Prasanna JA – 4 GR

Best SGT (Open Division) – 3rd Place: S/11G01911 Thusitha Kumara LWRN – 11

Best 2/LT (Open Division) – 2nd Place: O/11320 Lt MLN Gunasinghe – 2 (V)GR

Best LT (Open Division)

1st Place: O/71463 Lt DMUGBR Dissanayake – 6 GR

Best SGT (Novice Division)

1st Place: S/477635 Sgt Saman Kumara TMS – 20 GR

In addition, Lt DMUGBR Dissanayake ranked 3rd as the Overall Best Shooter of the competition and 3rd as the Overall Best Shot, with Cpl Prasanna JA securing 6th place among the Top 20 Shooters.

These achievements highlight the Gajaba Regiment’s unparalleled marksmanship, dedication, and skill, securing their esteemed position within the Sri Lanka Army.