02nd November 2018 15:14:21 Hours
The 55th ‘Army Inter Regiment Athletics Championship - 2018’, the much-awaited mega athletic event of the year held at Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo on 31st October 2018. Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army graced as the Chief Guest for the closing ceremony. Major General Sudath Perera, Chairman, Army Athletic Committee welcomed the day’s Chief Guest on his arrival.
Approximately 900 young and experienced Army athletes, representing all 24 Regiment showcased their athletic prowess in this annual event, comprised of track and field events during this 3-day long Athletics Championship at Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo,
Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Regiment won the Army Athletic championship-2018 scoring 294 marks with 14 Gold, 7 Silver and 7 Bronze Medals.
The day’s Chief Guest expressing his happiness over Army Athletic achievements congratulated each of them and distributed trophies and medals to the winners.