SLAF WOMEN’S TEAM DOMINATES AT 8TH CANOE SPRINT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH OPEN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
3:43pm on Wednesday 18th September 2024
The SLAF Canoeing and Kayaking team delivered an exceptional performance at the 8th Canoe Sprint National Championship, demonstrating remarkable skill and competitiveness across various events. The Championship, organized by the National Association for Canoeing and Kayaking in Sri Lanka (NACKSL), was held in the scenic waters off Jaffna Fort from 14 to 16 September 2024, offering a unique and enriching experience for participants.
The SLAF team earned a total of six Gold, nine Silver, and five Bronze medals during the competition. The SLAF Women's team notably secured both the Open Women’s Championship and the Open Women’s Best Paddle award, while the SLAF Men's team triumphed by winning the U23 Men’s Championship.
The event was graced by the Chief Secretary of the Northern Province, Mr. L. Ilangowan, as the Chief Guest. Additionally, the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa, the President of NACKSL and Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, the Chairman of SLAF Rowing and Kayaking, Air Commodore Asitha Hettiarachchi, Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palaly, Group Captain Chaminda Herath, along with a large group of water sports enthusiasts, attended the event.
Summary of Results
Men’s Open
The SLAF team earned a total of six Gold, nine Silver, and five Bronze medals during the competition. The SLAF Women's team notably secured both the Open Women’s Championship and the Open Women’s Best Paddle award, while the SLAF Men's team triumphed by winning the U23 Men’s Championship.
The event was graced by the Chief Secretary of the Northern Province, Mr. L. Ilangowan, as the Chief Guest. Additionally, the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa, the President of NACKSL and Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, the Chairman of SLAF Rowing and Kayaking, Air Commodore Asitha Hettiarachchi, Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palaly, Group Captain Chaminda Herath, along with a large group of water sports enthusiasts, attended the event.
Summary of Results
Men’s Open
K1 1000m
Leading Aircraftman Tharanga DVGI - Silver medal
K1 500m
Leading Aircraftman Tharanga DVGI - Silver medal
K1 200m
Leading Aircraftman Tharanga DVGI - Bronze medal
K2 1000m (Silver medal)
Leading Aircraftman Soysa WNS
Leading Aircraftman Maduwantha SGK
K2 500m (Silver medal)
Leading Aircraftman Sasanka PRGDS
Leading Aircraftman Sadamal DGS
K2 200m (Bronze medal)
Leading Aircraftman Dinushan LKU
Leading Aircraftman Ramanayake SD
K4 1000m (Silver medal)
Leading Aircraftman Sasanka PRGDS
Leading Aircraftman Sadamal GDS
Leading Aircraftman Ramanayake SD
Leading Aircraftman Dinushan LKU
K4 500m (Gold medal)
Leading Aircraftman Sasanka PRGDS
Leading Aircraftman Sadamal GDS
Leading Aircraftman Ramanayake SD
Leading Aircraftman Dinushan LKU
K1 U23 Men’s
K1 200m
Leading Aircraftman Sadamal GDS – Gold medal
Leading Aircraftman Maduwantha SGK – Bronze medal
K1 500m
Leading Aircraftman Sasanka PRGDS – Gold medal
Leading Aircraftman Maduwantha SGK - Bronze medal
C1 U23
C1 1000m
Leading Aircraftman Samarasinghe - Silver medal
C1 1000m
Leading Aircraftman Samarasinghe - Bronze medal
Women’s Open
K1 1000m
Leading Aircraftwoman Madushani KWN - Gold medal
Leading Aircraftwoman Jayasekara - Silver medal
K1 500m
Leading Aircraftwoman Madushani KWN - Gold medal
Leading Aircraftwoman Jayasekara - Silver medal
K1 200m
Leading Aircraftwoman Madushani KWN - Gold medal
Leading Aircraftwoman Jayasekara - Silver medal
