13TH DEFENCE SERVICES WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP

13TH DEFENCE SERVICES WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
13TH DEFENCE SERVICES WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
The 13th Defence Services Wrestling Championship 2024/25 was conducted at the Sri Lanka Navy Gymnasium in Welisara from 20 to 22 November 2024. The SLAF Women’s Wrestling Team claimed the title of Defence Services Wrestling Champions 2024 for the fifth consecutive year, showcasing an exceptional performance with a medal haul of seven Gold, three Silver and four Bronze medals.

The SLAF Men’s Wrestling Team also demonstrated commendable skill, securing the position of Joint Runners-Up with  SL Army securing three Gold, three Silver and five Bronze medals. Notably, the SLAF Women’s Wrestling Team continues to hold the distinguished record of being the only unbeaten team in the history of the Defence Services Games.

Summary of results

Men's
Gold Medalists
Leading Aircraftman  Kalyana KBR -125Kg
Leading Aircraftman Walpita WSN -92Kg
Corporal     Maduranga TKS  -79Kg

Silver Medalists
Leading Aircraftman Wijesoriya WMML-74Kg
Aircraftman Samarakkodi NN - 65kg
Leading Aircraftman Thilipan MR - 86Kg

Bronze Medalists
Leading Aircraftman Perera LADT - 57Kg
Leading Aircraftman Abesekara  WGSNB -61kg
Leading Aircraftman Maduharsha TKD -70Kg
Leading Aircraftman Sampath W -79Kg
Leading Aircraftman Silva GLPD -86Kg

WOMEN'S

 Gold Medalists
Leading Aircraftwoman Karunasena HAN    -50Kg
Leading Aircraftwoman Rathnayake RMKM    -53Kg
Leading Aircraftwoman Kumari MWDMP    -57Kg
Corporal Priyanga MWBM -59kg
Leading Aircraftwoman Perera CNN -65Kg
Leading Aircraftwoman Weerasinhe WECKR -76kg
Corporal Lakmali WGW -72Kg

Silver Medalists
Leading Aircraftwoman Senavirathna GGGS -73kg
Leading Aircraftwoman Haputhanri BGKD -62Kg
Leading Aircraftwoman Nawoda NLL -76 Kg  

Bronze Medalists
Aircraftwoman Oshani VAG -55Kg
Aircraftwoman Chamodaya BSH -57Kg
Leading Aircraftwoman Rupasinghe RAMN -68Kg
Leading Aircraftwoman Chethana RMS -72Kg