Navy to steer DSSB

Sri Lanka Navy took over the presidency of the Defence Service Sports Board and held the first board meeting at the Navy Head Quarters recently. It was presided over by Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage. Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Air Force Commander Air Marshal Harsha Abyewickrama and senior officers of the Tri-Forces attended the session where a host of issues related to the conduct of the eighth edition of the Defence Service Games (DSG) were discussed.

The Navy, which shares a proud history with DSG winning its joint championship in 2010 and becoming the overall champions in 2012, will be the host for the DSG’s next edition scheduled to be held in 2014. All activities related to DSG for 2013 and 2014 will be coordinated by Navy during its tenure.

The following office bearers were appointed for the DSG Sports Board.

Executive Committee -

President - Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage. Two Vice Presidents - Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt. General Jagath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka Air Force Commander Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema. Secretary - CMDE J.D.Amaranayake. Treasurer - Cdr (S) K.T.D.P.C.Jayapala

General Committee - (three service representatives)

M.T.D.J.Dharmasiriwardene, R.M.D.Rathnayake, K.A.Gunathilake

Finance Committee – Chairman – M.M.V.M.Meddegoda. Members - W.A.K.T. Wickramasinghe, S.Ponnamperuma

Disciplinary Committee - Chairman - S.A.M.J. Perera. Members - C.P. Welikala, C.K. Rajapaksha

DSG Committee Chairman - M.T.D.J. Dharmasiriwardane