Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Annual Passing Out Parade of the Hermann Loos and De Soysa Challenge Trophies for the year 2025 was successfully held today (21 October) at the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Training Centre in Rantambe.
The event was graced by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retired), as the Chief Guest. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the Director of the NCC, Major General Rajitha Premathilake. The Chief Guest was accorded a Guard Turnout, after which the cadets presented an outstanding parade.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC), Sri Lanka's premier school cadet training organization, plays a vital role in shaping the nation's youth. It functioning under the joint purview of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education.
In his address, Maj. Gen. Jayasekara underscored the importance of cadet training in shaping the character of young students and also emphasized its importance in instilling discipline and building leadership qualities that also contributes significantly to national reconciliation. He especially thanked the two school platoons from Jaffna and Batticaloa for their active participation, noting that their involvement symbolizes unity and cooperation among students from different regions. He said that plans are afoot to increase the number of participants in the coming years.
He also appreciated the contribution of the NCC officers and teachers who dedicated their time and effort to train the school cadets.
The Deputy Minister presented the winners with trophies and awards. The Hermann Loos Challenge Trophy (Male Category) was won by Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala, while the De Soysa Challenge Trophy (Female Category) went to Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy.
The ceremony was attended by a host of dignitaries, including officials from the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education, senior tri-forces officers, retired senior officers, principals, teachers, cadets, and families of the cadets.
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