MUAY THAI FINALS GIVE WIN TO SLSR PLAYERS

This year’s championship (male) was clinched by the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) players pushing Vijayabhahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) team to be the runners-up.

Representing the acting Chief of Defence Staff & Commander of the Army Major General Jagath Gunawardena, the Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), graced the final event as the Chief Guest.

The day’s Chief Guest was welcomed by Major General Manoj Mudannayake, Director General Infantry, Colonel of the Regiment SLSR & Chairman, Army Muay Thai Committee.

Similarly, Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) team carried away the women’s championship while Sri Lanka Signal Corps (SLSC) women were adjudged the runner-up.

Lance Corporal D Dissanayake of Commando Regiment (CR) was selected as the Best player in the tournament while Lance Corporal S Pahingamuwa was selected as the best loser in the tournament.

In the women’s category Lance Corporal S Herath of Sri Lanka Women’s Corps was titled as the Best player and Lance Corporal D Visidagama of SLAWC became the Best loser.

The Chief Guest gave away trophies to the winners and witnessed a few demonstrations in the tournament.

Major General Mahinda Mudalige, Commander, Security Forces - West, Senior Officers and Other Ranks ware also participated for the event.