The Defence Services Games are held every two years enabling tri-forces personnel to showcase their sporting talents. This is the 08th edition of the country's premier defence sporting event and Sri Lanka Navy hosts the event this time. Competitions in 36 sports disciplines commenced on 06th September 2013 with the keen participation of sportsmen and women representing the tri forces.

The very best will be crowned for their excellence in performance and true spirit in sportsmanship at a colourful prize awarding ceremony at Sugathadasa Stadium today. (KH/MoD)