Sports News
2026
August
Inter-Command Handball Tournament - 2026 concludes
The Inter-Command Handball Championship - 2026 was held from 10 to 13 August at SLNS Nipuna sports ground, with the Afloat Command and Training Command winning the men's and women's titles respectively.
Lieutenant Commander Nishshanka shines in international taekwondo arena
Lieutenant Commander Arachchige Nishshanka of the Sri Lanka Navy brought great pride to the nation by securing 4 international medals in Taekwondo, competing against athletes from across the world.
July
Afloat Command crowned champions of Inter Command Cricket Championship – 2026
Afloat Command secured the title at the Sri Lanka Navy Inter Command Cricket Championship - 2026 after defeating North Central Command in the final, held at the Welisara Navy Cricket Ground on 22 July 2026.
Navy boxers win 13 medals at Intermediate Boxing Tournament - 2026
The Sri Lanka Navy boxing team secured 13 medals, including 4 golds, at the Intermediate Boxing Tournament 2026, organised by the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka and held at the Boxing Arena of the Diyagama Internatio...
Sri Lanka Navy Karate Players Secure Five Bronze Medals at the 10th South Asian Karate Championship
Navy athletes representing Sri Lanka secured five (05) bronze medals at the 10th, Junior and Senior South Asian Karate Championship 2026, organised by the Bangladesh Karate Federation. The championship was held on 18 ...
Navy emerges champion in Freedom 250 Baseball Series
The Sri Lanka Navy emerged as champions of the Men's Double Knockout Tournament at the Freedom 250 Baseball Series, co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Baseball Association. The final was play...
June
Navy Commander helms 14th Defence Services Sports Board meeting
The Executive and General Committee meeting of the Defence Services Sports Board for the 2026/2027 term was convened at the Navy Headquarters on 19 Jun 26, under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admira...
Navy Commander’s Cup - 2026 brings out top sporting spirit in Sandy Bay
Sporting spirit was on full display at the Navy Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament - 2026, held at the Sandy Bay Golf Links, one of the premier golf destinations in Trincomalee on 21 Jun 26.
Northern and Training Commands dominate at Inter-Command Boxing Championship - 2026
The boxing rings at the Naval Dockyard buzzed with intense energy as the Inter-Command Boxing Championship-2026 concluded on a high note. Held from 10 to 14 Jun 26, the tournament saw strong competition among the fine...
Navy secures multiple achievements at Puttalam Motor Rush Championship – 2026
Sri Lanka Navy riders delivered notable performances at the 'Puttalam Motor Rush Championship - 2026', securing multiple victories. Organised by the Puttalam Motor Racing Club, the event took place at the Puttalam rac...