05th November 2018 22:44:45 Hours
Inter Regiment Combat Shooting Competition was organized by Sri Lanka Army Small Arms Association (ASAA) and it was held from 26 Oct 2018 to 01 Nov 2018 at Diyathalawa firing Range. The shooters of the Gemunu Watch were able to continue the regency of shooting competition
The meet was conducted mainly in two categories as open and novices with the participation of 20 regiments including Teeth, Support and Service arms in the SL Army. Whole achievements of highlanders shooters as follows.
Winner - Open Meet- The Gemunu Watch
Senior Officers Meet 1st place O/62476 Lt Col KMV Kodituwakku
Open Meet
Maj Rank - 3rd place O/65472 Maj RMTN Rathnayake RWP RSP
Capt Rank - 3rd place O/68109 Capt JHS Sampath
LT Rank - 2nd place O/10330 Lt PNT Kumara
Cpl Rank - 2nd place S/413651 Cpl Pradeep Kumara RDE
L/Cpl Rank - 2nd place S/420134 L/Cpl Sanjaya Kumara DGA
Pte Rank - 1st place S/14F01376 Pte Upul PN
Novices Meet
Maj Rank - 2nd place O/6440 Maj MAN Mahamudalige psc
LT Rank - 3rd place O/69983 Lt GGBA Ginigalgoda
Finally with the guidance and dedication of the Colonel of the Regiment, Centre Commandant and Advisor of the Regiment Firing Team, Highlanders were able to achieve the open meet trophy. Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) and Col of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Major General A Kariyakarawana USP ndc grace the prize giving ceremony as the chief guest.