The passing out parade of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Challenge Trophy National Camp-2026 was held with great splendor on 25 October 2026, at the Aluvihare Ground of the Police Training School, Kalutara.
1,543 Boys and Girls’ cadets representing 62 schools have participated to this National Camp, which commenced on 19 October 2026. Throughout the competition , the cadets underwent evaluations in various categories, including self confidence test, physical exercise test, foot drill, variety show, Director’s test, presentation and the Hut inspection test.
The event was held under the patronage of Mr. Ananda Wijepala the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. The Senior officials, including the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney at Law), and Major General A.K.C.S de Silva RSP ndc the Director of National Cadet Corps, were in attendance.
A ceremonial parade, consisting of 30 platoons, was conducted under the guidance of Lasitha Abeywickrama the Superintendent of Police as the Chief Commanding Officer, and Nilantha Premarathna the Chief Inspector of Police (Officer in Charge of the Police Cadet Division) as the Second in Command of the parade.
During the parade, the cadets paid a formal salute to the distinguished guests. Furthermore, awards and certificates were presented to recognize outstanding performances both by individual cadets and specific platoons during this national camp.
Among the participating schools, St. Thomas’ College, Matale, secured the championship in the boys' cadet category, while the runners up title went to Ananda College, Colombo.
The championship for the girl cadets was won by Kuliyapitiya Visakha Balika Vidyalaya, while the runners up title went to Hillwood College, Kandy.
