AWARDING CEREMONY OF SLE INTER REGIMENT SPORTS COMPETITION 2025 UNVEILED AT HOME OF SAPPERS

The Awarding Ceremony of the Inter Regiment Sports Competition 2025 of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers was ceremoniously unveiled on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, at the Home of Sappers, Mattegoda. The event commenced with the exciting Badminton Final Match, setting the tone for a day of sporting excellence and competitive spirit.

The awarding ceremony was graced by Major General DKSK Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, Chairman of Army Sports Committee and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, who attended as the Chief Guest of the evening.

The ceremony recognized the unwavering commitment, teamwork, and sportsmanship displayed by Sappers across a wide range of sports disciplines, including Cricket, Volleyball, Football, Chess, Tug of War, Squash, and Badminton. The champions and outstanding individual performers were awarded with certificates and trophies amidst an atmosphere of celebration and pride.

Highlights of the Champions

Cricket

Champions: 4(V) Engineer Regiment SLE

Player of the Series: Warrant Officer II Bandara KM – 4(V) SLE

Player of the Match: Corporal Suraj W – 4(V) SLE

Best Bowler: Corporal Kumararathne KWVV – 11 SLE

Best Batsman: Staff Sergeant Nishantha Kumara RH – 11 SLE

Volleyball

Champions: Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering

Best Player: Warrant Officer II Shaminda SSA – SLSME

Best Attacker: Sergeant Sampath KH – 11 SLE

Best Setter: Lance Corporal Sudarshana UJN – SLSME

Football

Champions: 11 Field Engineer Regiment

Best Player: Lieutenant HLC Silva – 11 SLE

Best Goalkeeper: Major KBRT Kumara – 8 SLE

Chess

First Place: Major LSC Panditharathne – 9 SLE

Tug of War

Champions: 7 Field Engineer Regiment

Squash

Officers & Other Ranks (Open) Champions: 14 CBRNE Regiment SLE

Officers (Men’s Open) First Place: Major LES Liyanagamage – 14 CBRNE Regiment SLE

Officers & Other Ranks (Over 40) First Place: Major PGA Samaraweera USP – 6 SLE

Other Ranks (Men’s) First Place: Staff Sergeant Konara KMSK – 8 SLE

Other Ranks (Women’s) First Place: Sapper Wimalarathne UDAS – 4(V) SLE

Badminton

Champions: 14 CBRNE Regiment SLE

Officers (Open) First Place: Captain RD Devasurendra – 6 SLE

Men’s Singles First Place: Sapper Sandakelum WA – 14 CBRNE Regiment SLE

Women’s Singles First Place: Sapper Wijesinghe PAB – 4(V) SLE

Men’s Doubles First Place: Sergeant Asanka Stephan NKPD & Sapper Nanda Kumara KAAT – 14 CBRNE Regiment SLE

Women’s Doubles First Place: Sapper Kaushalya APS & Sapper Wijesinghe PAB – 4(V) SLE

At the conclusion of the event, the Chief Guest, Major General D K S K Dolage, addressed the gathering and extended his warm congratulations to all participants. He commended the outstanding performances, discipline, and true Sapper spirit displayed throughout the championship. He further emphasized the value of sportsmanship in fostering unity, resilience, and leadership among soldiers, encouraging all Sappers to continue balancing excellence in both professional duties and sports.

The ceremony came to a close with resounding applause, marking another memorable milestone in the proud sporting journey of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers — a true celebration of teamwork, dedication, and Sapper pride.