23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Sri Lanka National Rowers Association organized 32nd National Rowing Competition 2017 at Diyawanna Oya from 21 to 23 September 2017. Minister Chandima Weerakkody graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
20 Rowing teams represented the National Rowing Competition. Making a record of the annual event, Sri Lanka Army teams achieved its Championship for the 6th consecutive year in an impressive contest. Following achievements were won by Mechanized Infantry Regiment rowers in different events;
Captain S A Viwekananda - achieved the 3rd place in Open Scull event and the 2nd place in Scull event (over18).
S/829471 Private Karunaratne P G C S - achieved the 3rd place in Open Pair event and 2nd place in Coxless Four event.
S/829296 Private Medonsa M P M - achieved the 2nd place in Coxless Four event.
S/2072848 Private Karunaratne R T S - achieved 3rd place in Double Scull event (over 18).
