Police excel at CP Meet

Upananda JAYASUNDERA - Kandy Sports Special Correspondent

Police Department of Central Province did creditably well when they secured the first place in different events and age groups at the State Services Sports Meet held recently at the Bogambara Stadium, Kandy. The following police personnel won Gold Medals for winning various sports events.

N G S Bandara of Katugastota Police, won the Gold Medal for first place in Discuss Throw under 35 to 40 age group. Jagath Keerthi Piyasena of Kandy Police won three Gold Medals for being 1st in 100, 200 metre races & 4x100 Relay in the under 35 age group.

M Thushara of Thalatuoya Police won a Gold Medal for 40 to 45 age group Shot Putt. Sergeant Nandana of Rangala Police got a Gold Medal for being 1st in 100, 200 metre races in the under 40 to 45 age group.

Sergeant Manel of Dalada Maligawa Police Post won 2 Gold Medals for Discuss Throw and Elle team event under 35 age group. S Sampath of Thalatuoya police won a Gold Medal in Discuss Throw under 35 age group.

Vijaya Kumara of Menikhinna police won a Gold Medal for 4 x 100 relay (novices). P Nandana of Rangala Police won a Gold Medal for Javeline Throw Under 35. B R Sumanasena of Kandy Police won a Gold Medal for Novices 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 relay.

Police Constable Jayanthi of Dalada Maligawa Police post won 3 Gold Medals for Putt shot, Discuss and Elle team event over 45 age group. Anoma Kumari of Hanguranketha Police won 4 Gold Medals for Novices 1500, 3000 and 4 x 100 & 4 x 400 relay.