The passing out parade of De Soysa Challenge Trophy National Camp-2026 organized by the National Cadet Corps, which having a proud 145 years history and a cradle for nurturing capable future leaders was held with great grandeur on 26 October 2026, at the National Cadet Corps Training Centre, Rantembe.
Major General AKCS de Silva RSP ndc, the Director of the National Cadet Corps, extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, Mr. D.M. Saman Dissanayake, Additional Secretary (Defence Services) of the Ministry of Defence. Following the welcome, the Chief guest proceeded to inspect the passing out parade.
Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy, secured the overall championship at the De Soysa Challenge Trophy National Camp 2026 and Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 08 took second place, while Maliyadeva Girls' College, Kurunegala claimed third place as well.
Addressing the parade, Mr. D.M Saman Dissanayake expressed his sincere appreciation for the unique mission carried out by the National Cadet Corps. He highlighted their role in nurturing a generation of students the true future owners of the nation who are active, disciplined, and efficient, possess exceptional leadership qualities, and embody high human values, thereby preparing them to face the challenges of the future world.
More than 5,000 people attended this event, including members of the clergy, the senior staff officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, officials from the Ministry of Defence, retired senior military officers, officials from the Ministry of Education, principals, teachers, and parents.
