Inter Battalion Basketball Tournament Adds Sporting Spirit to the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery

In order to succeed in the great intention of the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Artillery Maj Gen B K G M L Rodrigo RSP psc IG to develop the Regimental sports, the 7 Light Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery organized the Inter Battalion Basketball Tournament for the first time at 7 SLE Basketball Court for three days from 26 to 28 June 2024. A successful training session was conducted for amateur players prior to the tournament, under the direction of the Commanding Officer 7 SLA, Lt Col R N C Y Ramanayake psc IG. Col K S P Pothupitiya USP psc IG grace the occasion as the chief guest and Commanding Officers of 5 (v) SLA, 7 SLA and 9 SLA accompanied with him for the final match.

The tournament was successfully concluded with competitive teams of all Regiments of Sri Lanka Artillery. The 5 (V) SLA team became the champions by beating 8 SLA team as 54 : 06 and the final event was held with an impressive note amidst a large gathering of gunners on Friday 28 June 2024.

The intention of the tournament was successfully accomplished, as the most talented players were identified for the Sri Lanka Artillery basketball team under the supervision of representatives of the Sri Lanka Army basketball federation.

Following players were highlighted at the end of the tournament with their talents:

Best Defender
S/167393 Gnr Diltharu RG - 9 SLA

Best Attacker

S/159740 Bdr Madushanka MD - 8 SLA

Best Player
S/12A01695 L/Bdr Anura F - 5 (V) SLA