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To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
18th October 2022 16:00:14 Hours
An Inter Club Soccer Tournament in Karaveddi and Point Pedro DS divisions was kicked off on 15 October 2022 at Collins' Sports Grounds, Nelliady in celebrating 73rd anniversary of the Army under the instructions of Maj Gen Chandana Wijayasundara, Commander, Security Forces, Jaffna. This is one of the key initiatives to promote game of soccer in Vadamarachchi and to build trust and confidence among civilians in accordance with the conceptual guidance of Security Force Commander.
The soccer tournament where 8 top teams of Vadamarachchi Football League competing each other for prestigious Ravi Ratnasingham Challenge trophy and Rs 100,000 is organised by 551 Infantry Brigade under the supervision of Maj Gen Prasanna Gunaratne, GOC 55 Infantry Division.
The Runners up of the tournament will be awarded Vish Nadarajah Challenge Trophy and Rs 50,000. In addition, attractive cash awards are available for other teams as well.
Mr Alwapillai Siri, DS Point Pedro and Brig Chinthaka Wickramasinghe, Commander 551 Infantry Brigade attended the opening encounter of the tournament as Chief guests.
The tournament is sponsered by Maj Gen Ravi Ratnasingham (Retd) and Mr Vish Nadarajah and co-sponsored by Pepsi.
