KDU SHOOTING SPORTS ASSOCIATION SHINES AT MSSC BASIC AIRGUN CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
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Shooting sports offer a unique blend of mental focus, physical discipline, and hand-eye coordination. They instill valuable skills like patience, precision, and the ability to perform under pressure. These qualities translate not only to success on the shooting range but also to various aspects of life.
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University Shooting Sports Association (KDUSSA) displayed exceptional marksmanship at the recent MSSC Basic Airgun Shooting Championship 2024 (Inter University Championship) held on 2nd and 3rd August at the Airgun Shooting Academy Range in Boralasgamuwa. The event saw 27 shooters participate, including 6 Officer Cadets and 21 Day Scholars from KDU.
The KDU team showcased impressive accuracy, with a remarkable outcome of 24 out of 27 participants qualifying as precision shooters. The KDUSSA’s outstanding performance at the MSSC Basic Airgun Shooting Championship 2024 is a testament to the dedication and rigorous training undergone by its members. Their commitment to honing their shooting skills and teamwork have paid off remarkably. KDU community proudly congratulates all the participants and winners for their untiring effort and sportsmanship. Following shooters of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University secured the places across categories during the championship:
Individual Events
Event | Gender | Player Name | Achievement |
Air Rifle-sporter- 15 shots | Male | DS Rahal Adasooriya | 1 st Place |
Male | DS Santhush Amunugama | 2 nd Place | |
Female | DS Hiruni Karunathilaka | 2 nd Place | |
Air Rifle-sporter- 25 shots | Male | C/CPL M.K.S.Y.S Morathota | 2 nd Place |
Female | DS Ganguli Wijesingha | 2 nd Place |
Team Events
Event | Gender | Team | Team Members | Achievement |
Air Rifle-sporter-15 shots | Male | Team 1 | DS Kalindu Panditha DS Rahal Adasooriya OC A. Angelo | 2 nd Place |
Air Rifle-sporter-25 shots | Male | Team 2 | O/C S.R Hettiarachchi C/CPL M.K.S.Y.S Morathota C/SGT G.L.S Priyashan | 1 st Place |
Male | Team 3 | DS Kalindu Panditha DS Rahal Adasooriya O/C A. Angelo | 3 rd Place | |
Female | Team 4 | DS Ganguli Wijesingha DS Imasha Hansani DS Imesha Wicramasinghe | 1 st Place |
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