'The Salute': multi-functional, recreation complex opens

Dharma Sri Abeyratne

Fulfilling a long left need of security personnel of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, a multi - functional and recreation complex was opened by Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) headquarters at Boyagane, Kurunegala yesterday.

The multi - functional recreation complex, which provides facilities for various functions such as weddings and other events, lecture hall facilities for seminars, training programmes etc has been named 'The Salute'.

The complex comprises 10 luxurious rooms including four VIP rooms, air conditioned banquet hall and an open area which has more than 500 seating capacity. VIR invested Rs 100 million for the multi - factional recreation complex.

At the initial stage, facilities at the complex can be obtained by VIR personnel, disabled War Heroes and family members.

The Army Commander also opened a sports complex, which includes an indoor stadium for VIR.

Lieutenant General Jayasuriya said the sport complex helps uplift physical and mental health of VIR personnel including disabled War Heroes.

The sport complex has facilities for indoor and outdoor games including basket ball, tennis, martial arts such as Karate, Taekwondo and archery training.