26th October 2024 22:10:42 Hours
Inter Regiment Chess Championship 2024, hosted by the Sri Lanka Army Chess Committee, saw the Sappers Female Chess Team crowned as the Overall Female Champions and the Male Team securing the 5th place. The event, held from October 21st to 25th at the Sri Lanka Signals Corps Regimental Auditorium in Panagoda, drew intense competition among regimental teams across multiple categories and events.
The Sappers Female Team, comprising six talented players, delivered an exceptional performance, winning the Overall Female Championship title. The team members displayed strategic skills, resilience, and teamwork to clinch the top spot.
Championship Team Members:
Sapper Ranasinghe RAWS - 4(V) SLE
Sapper Chandani PC - 4(V) SLE
Sapper Samarasinghe GTC - 4(V) SLE
Sapper Kumari PWIS - 4(V) SLE
Sapper Jayatissa YSK - 4(V) SLE
Sapper Vimarshani LDD - 4(V) SLE
The Sappers team members excelled in individual achievements, dominating the Top 10 in Women's category. Their awards reflect not only their personal skill but also the strength of the Sappers team in competitive chess.
1st Runners-Up - Sapper Samarasinghe GTC - 4(V) SLE
2nd Runners-Up - Sapper Ranasinghe RAWS - 4(V) SLE
5th Place - Sapper Kumari PWIS - 4(V) SLE
9th Place - Sapper Chandani PC - 4(V) SLE
The Blitz Tournament, a fast-paced and highly competitive segment of the event, saw two Sappers players earning top honors.
Blitz Tournament (Open Category)
1st Runners-Up - Captain D S I Siriwardena SLE - 4(V) SLE
Blitz Tournament (Women’s Category)
Champion - Sapper Samarasinghe GTC - 4(V) SLE
Sappers team members also secured board prizes for their stellar performances across various boards in the Team Chess Tournament.
Team Chess Tournament Board Prizes (Women’s Category)
2nd Board 1st Place - Sapper Ranasinghe RAWS - 4(V) SLE
4th Board 1st Place - Sapper Samarasinghe GTC - 4(V) SLE
5th Board 1st Place - Sapper Kumari PWIS - 4(V) SLE
The success of the Sappers teams can be attributed to their training and the strong support they received from the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers. The Commander of Security Forces (West) and the Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, extended heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to the teams, emphasizing the significance of these achievements in enhancing the regimental spirit and promoting excellence in diverse fields.
