SLAF CLINCHES HISTORIC DOUBLE VICTORY AT CARROM FINALS OF 13TH DEFENCE SERVICES GAMES
The Carrom Finals of the 13th Defence Services Games 2024/2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Army, were successfully held on 28 July 2025 at the Carrom Federation of Sri Lanka in Colombo. The tournament concluded with exhilarating performances, underscoring the growing competitiveness and high standards of Carrom within the Tri-Services.
The competition was conducted in two segments, featuring participation from three women's teams and three men's teams competing for the championship title. In a historic achievement, both the Men’s and Women’s Carrom Teams of the SLAF emerged as Champions for the year 2025, marking a significant milestone in SLAF Carrom history. The SLAF players delivered exceptional performances throughout the tournament. This remarkable accomplishment marks the first occasion in the history of the Defence Services Games that both the Men’s and Women’s Carrom Teams of a single service emerged as champions, highlighting SLAF’s growing dedication and excellence in the sport.
The finals were graced by the presence of the Deputy Military Liaison Officer to the Ministry of Defence, Brigadier Kasun Adhikari, who attended as the Chief Guest. Also in attendance were the Chairman of SLAF Carrom, Group Captain Nushan Rajapakshe and the Chairman of SL Navy Carrom, Commander Chandana Wichramarachchi. The event was further honoured by the presence of several other distinguished guests and senior Tri-Service officials.
The competition was conducted in two segments, featuring participation from three women's teams and three men's teams competing for the championship title. In a historic achievement, both the Men’s and Women’s Carrom Teams of the SLAF emerged as Champions for the year 2025, marking a significant milestone in SLAF Carrom history. The SLAF players delivered exceptional performances throughout the tournament. This remarkable accomplishment marks the first occasion in the history of the Defence Services Games that both the Men’s and Women’s Carrom Teams of a single service emerged as champions, highlighting SLAF’s growing dedication and excellence in the sport.
The finals were graced by the presence of the Deputy Military Liaison Officer to the Ministry of Defence, Brigadier Kasun Adhikari, who attended as the Chief Guest. Also in attendance were the Chairman of SLAF Carrom, Group Captain Nushan Rajapakshe and the Chairman of SL Navy Carrom, Commander Chandana Wichramarachchi. The event was further honoured by the presence of several other distinguished guests and senior Tri-Service officials.
