Sri Lanka Army Hosts Successful CISM Run 2025 to Mark World Military Day
February 19, 2025In line with World Military Day, the Sri Lanka Army successfully hosted the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) run on 18 February 2025. Over 300 Tri-Service personnel participated in the event, which aimed to highlight the importance of physical fitness, military preparedness and international camaraderie among armed forces worldwide.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army and President of the Defence Services Sports Board, along with the Commander of the Navy the Commander of the Air Force and Senior Officers from the Tri-Services participated in the proceedings.
Commencing from Parliament Grounds in Battaramulla, the CISM run covered a distance of approximately 2.6 kilometers, culminating at the main entrance of Army Headquarters.
The event concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, during which participants were recognized for their athleticism.
Courtesy - www.army.lk