Lance Corporal RR Senaratne and Leading Air Woman KWN Madushani win inaugural Talaimannar-Dhanushkodi Adam’s Bridge Paddle Challenge

Lance Corporal RR Senaratne of the Sri Lanka Army and Leading Air Woman KWN Madushani from the Sri Lanka Air Force won the inaugural Talaimannar-Dhanushkodi Adam’s Bridge Paddle Challenge held on Thursday (11).

Chief Petty Officer JC Jayasinghe and  Leading Seaman HMAD Gunathilake of the Navy took second and third place in the men’s K1 category while the  second and third places in the K1 women’s category were won by MJ De Silva and SM De Silva respectively

31 athletes from the National Association of Canoeing, Kayak Sri Lanka, Jade High School Kayaking Club, Adventure SEALs, Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, Bolgoda Lake Rowing Club, Royal College Colombo 07, Gateway College and Lanka Adventure represented Sri Lanka while three competitors representing the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association represented India. The Commander of the Navy, known for his expert kayaking skills and record-setting paddle around the island, provided significant motivation to young athletes by participating in the Adam’s Bridge Paddle Challenge.

The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, National Association of Canoeing and Kayak Sri Lanka and Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association.

(SL Navy Media)