01st October 2024 16:27:09 Hours
The Gajaba Regiment Inter-Battalion Badminton Competition-2024 organized by Sport Section of the Gajaba Regiment was held at the Regimental Centre Gymnasium on 14,15, & 16 March 2024 under the guidance of Commander of the Army and Colonel of the Regiment Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu and with the close supervision of Centre Commandant Brigadier Aruna Wijekoon USP ndc.
The preliminary rounds of the tournament were conducted on 14 and 15 March 2024 under the categories of, Novices Singles, Novices doubles, Over 30 Singles, Over 30 doubles, Over 35 Singles, Over 35 doubles, Over 40 Singles and Over 40 doubles. The Finals of the Tournament got underway on 16 March 2024 at the Regimental Centre Gymnasium and the event was graced by Brigadier Aruna Wijekoon USP ndc, the Centre Commandant as the Chief Guest.
In the thrilling finals of Over 35 Singles S/2G03354 Cpl Pathmasiri AM of 2nd(v) Battalion the Gajaba Regiment, overcame well played of S/21G00232 Cpl Gunapala MN of 2nd(v) Battalion the Gajaba Regiment to become the Champion of Over 35 Singles while securing the award of best player of the tournament.
2nd(v) Battalion the Gajaba Regiment won this year’s and carried away the trophy and The 5th(v) Battalion the Gajaba Regiment players clinched the runner-up trophy of the Inter Battalion Badminton Tournament.
The Centre Commandant Brigadier Aruna Wijekoon USP ndc., Deputy Centre Commandant Colonel Samantha Arachchige, Senior Officers, Commanding Officer 22 GR, Commanding Officer 5(v) GR, all Staff Officers and a gathering of Other Ranks of the Regimental Centre participated in the event.
