The National Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF) conducted the National Championships 2012 at the Sri Lanka Navy Firing Range at Welisara, winning the admiration of the Shooting fraternity for reviewing the sport within a year and restoring to its past glory. The Minister of Sports, Mahindananda Aluthgamage was the Chief Guest whilst the Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, A. M. Jayawickrama and the Director General, Department of Sports Development, Mrs. Ranjani Jayakody graced the occasion. The President of NSSF, Rear Admiral Shemal Fernando spearheaded arrangements whilst the Secretary General, Colonel Dushan Wijewickrama coordinated organizing of the championships.
Sri Lanka Army emerged winners at the championships whilst the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Police also excelled.
Winners of four main titles receive their trophies from Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage. President of NSSF, Rear Admiral Shemal Fernando is on extreme left. Award winners from left... Best Performance Rifle Women, Pte. Madushani, WKG, Best Performance Rifle Men, St/
Sgt. Samarakoon, MMS Best Performance Pistol Men, Suranga Fernando, Best Performance Pistol Women, Ruwini Abeymanna