25th February 2018 15:54:15 Hours
“SLNG Colours Night – 2017” that recognizes and acclaims exceptional skills of SLNG sportspersons glittered on 29 and 30 June 2017 at North–Western Provincial Auditorium, Kurunegala, under the patronage of Colonel of the Regiment, Major General A P De Z Wickramaratne RWP ndu psc.
SLNG Sportspersons who excelled at Army,Defence Sports Competitions and Local, International level sports events received laurels and were felicitated during this colourful ceremony which included a variety of cultural feats of high standards.
The event has been organized for the first time in the history of the regiment and 295 sportsmen were awarded colours who have showcased their stupendous performances in the field of sports from 1991 to 2016. Further, 17 skilled sportsmen who have clinched international titles in sports were specially felicitated during the ceremony by the Colonel of the Regiment.
The event got underway in the presence of a gathering of distinguished invitees, including Colonel of the Regiment Major General A P De Z Wickramaratne RWP ndu psc as the Chief Guest, Senior officers of the Sri Lanka Army, Former Colonels of the Regiment, Former Centre Commandants, Regimental Council Members, SLNG Commanding Officers, Regimental Staff Officers, Colourrecipient sportsmen, Family members and relatives of laureates.
