BEST SPORTSMAN AND BEST PARA SPORTSMAN IN YEAR 2013 FROM SLSR
\r\n\r\nMr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence and Urban Development whose inspirational guidance has elevated tri-services to new heights at the invitation of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, inspired the magnificent spectacle by his presence as the Chief Guest at the BMICH. On arrival Mr Rajapaksa was received by the Commander of the Army. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe \'Army Colours Night,\' an annual ceremony in the Army calendar recognizes outstanding sport achievements of skilled sportsmen and women of all Regiments who have done exceptionally well in the year under review at Army, Regiment, Defence Services, National and International levels, bringing credit to both the organization and the country at large. Through this event, their achievements in the year 2013 are appreciated by felicitating them and rewarding them.\r\n\r\nIn this event saw presentation of Rs 1 m. Special Cash Award to Staff Sergeant U. P Pradeep Sanjaya of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment who excelled in Para Sports (400 m) who has been adjudged the Best of the Best in Year 2013. And Lance Corporal W.L Gunasekara who brought laurels home in Wushu received accolades as the Best Sportsman of the Year.\r\n\r\nBest Sportsman of Para Sports, Staff Sergeant U. P Pradeep Sanjaya received a thundering ovation as he stepped on to the stage to receive his laurels.\r\n\r\nFurthermore Sinha Regiment members Sgt Herath HHAM for swimming, Cpl Dissanayake DMP for cycling, Cpl Vijepala WAGS for Para Archery, Cpl Silva EDA for Power Lifting, L/Cpl Chamira Kumara MW for Kabadi and L/Cpl Vijesinghe GAMN for wrestling also received colours at the ceremony.\r\n
