SECURITY FORCE (WANNI) BADMINTON TOURNAMENT - 2023

In accordance with the directions and visionary Leadership of the Commander Security Forces (Wanni), Major Genaral CD Ranasinghe RWP RSP, “ Inter Divisions Badminton Tournament - 2023 ” was organized by 56 Infantry Division and held from 1st to 6th February 2023 at 56 Infantry Division Badminton Court.

Further, the success of the event was apparently showcased due to the inspirational guidance of the GOC - 56 Infantry Division, Maj Gen HGPM Kariyawasam RSP ndc psc IG. The under mentioned players brought glory to their Headquarters:

a. Champions - 56 Infantry Division Badminton Team

b. Runners Up - 54 Infantry Division Badminton Team

c. Best Player - S/385578 Cpl Jayasundara JMNK

d. Open Single - S/101683 L/Cpl Tilakarathna DMA

e. Open Double - S/385578 Cpl Jayasundara JMNK, S/380307 L/Cpl Bandara TBA

f. Single Below 40 - S/380307 L/C Bandara TBA

g. Double Below 40 - O/71747 Capt KMCDO Kulathunga SLA, S/380307 L/C Bandara TBA

h. Single Over 40 - O/69817 Capt(QM) JA Karunarathna VIR

i. Double Over 40 - O/64957 Lt Col SMS Sooriyabandara SLSR, O/69817 Capt(QM) JA Karunarathna VIR

j. Single Over 50 - O/4285 Lt Col SMU Bandara NCC

k. Double Over 50 - O/62519 Brig C kalutharaarachchi, O/4285 Lt Col SMU Bandara NCC

The finals of the Badminton tournament was held at 1500 hrs on 6 February 2023 at 56 Infantry Division Badminton court and the Commander Security Forces (Wanni), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest with the presence of GOCs of 21, 56, 62 and 65 Infantry Divisions, Brigadier Admin and Quartering, Brigade Commanders, Senior Officers, Commanding Officers and nominated Other Ranks from the respective Headquarters.