The first
ever Inter Battalion Quiz Competition ended with the championship
being awarded to the 10th Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery on 29th
November 2018 at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna.
The competition, which was held with a view of improving the Military
and General Knowledge of Army Officers serving within the Jaffna
Peninsula, was organized by the 51 Division in response to a concept
of the Commander Security Force - Jaffna, Major General Darshana
Hettiarrachchi.
A team consists of 5 members each from 33 Battalions under command
to Security Force - Jaffna competed during the initial stages
where 8 teams were selected for the 2nd round. Four teams were
then selected from the second round where 2 teams were fortunate
enough to qualify for the Grand Finals.
The 10th Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery emerged as Champions
along with the Best Competitor award being awarded to Major Nishshanka
Ramanayake while the 1st Mechanized Infantry Regiment placed as
Runners Up battalion.
Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander Security Force
- Jaffna graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and awarded the
Certificates and Prizes in the presence of Commanders of 51, 52
and 55 Divisions. Many Senior Officers from the Army, Air Force
and Police along with a number of Senior Non - Commissioned Officers
witnessed the event.