The Annual Inter Unit Road Race – 2025 was flagged off this morning (24 May 2025), with the participation of over 200 Officers, Airmen, Airwomen and Civilians from various age groups representing the Air Force Academy, all Bases and Stations. This glamorous event was concluded at the Rifle Green Ground in Colombo. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officiated as the Chief Guest while Air Force Board of Management, Officers and other rankers were also present at the occasion.

SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura secured the Overall Men’s Championship while, Runner- up shared by the SLAF Base Anuradapura and SLAF Base Katunayake.

SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa secured the Overall Women’s Championship while, Runner- up secured by the SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura.

Summary of results

Men’s Events

Under 24 (7Km)
1st Place –  Aircraftman Azeem MSM – SLAF Base Katunayake
2nd Place – Leading Aircraftman Bandara MRDK - SLAF Base Katunayake
3rd Place –  Leading Aircraftman Rupassara RSSK - SLAF Regiment Training School Ampara

Age Group 25 – 29 (7km)
1st Place –  Leading Aircraftman Kumara PWGNP - SLAF Regiment Training School Ampara
2nd Place –  Corporal Danushka PLC - SLAF Academy China Bay
3rd Place –  Leading Aircraftman Sarathkumara HMB - SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa

Age Group 30 – 34 (7km)
1st Place – Corporal Karunathilake SIS - SLAF Station Morawewa
2nd Place –  Corporal Suwarnapala EMHA - SLAF Trade Training School Ekala
3rd Place – Corporal Madumala YPS - SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura

Age Group 35 – 39 (2km)
1st Place –  Warrant officer VPN Zoysa  - SLAF Base Katunayake
2nd Place –  Leading Aircraftman Lakmal PYL - SLAF Base Ratmalana
3rd Place –  Sergeant Udawaththagedara SW  - SLAF Academy China Bay

Age Group 40 – 44 (2km)
1st Place –  Corporal Wanigasooriya DDP - SLAF Station Morawewa
2nd Place – Sergeant Wimalasiri PGUM - SLAF Station Sri Jayewardena Pura
3rd Place –  Sergeant Ramar M - SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura

Over 45 Age Group (2km)
1st Place –  Warrant officer RAC Wijesinghe  - SLAF Base Hingurakgoda
2nd Place –  Warrant officer MDLC Chanrdakumara - SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura
3rd Place –  Wing Commander TLC Jayasinghe - SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura


Women’s Events

Under 24 Age Group (2km)
1st Place –  Aircraftwoman Handunge YP - SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa  
2nd Place –  Aircraftwoman Deerasinghe DASSD - SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport
3rd Place –  Aircraftwoman Perera WKGNNC - SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa

Age Group 25 – 29 (2km)
1st Place –  Corporal Hansani TK - SLAF Academy China Bay
2nd Place –  Leading Aircraftwoman Wijesinghe KWHN - SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa
3rd Place –  Leading Aircraftwoman Rathnayaka RMCL - SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa

Age Group 30 – 34 (2km)
1st Place –  Leading Aircraftwoman Dilrukshi HSI - SLAF Base Hingurakgoda
2nd Place –  Sergeant Samaraweera BGCP - SLAF Trade Training School Ekala
3rd Place –  Corporal Aponsu GMHP – SLAF Trade Training School Ekala
Age Group 35 – 39 (2km)
1st Place –  Sergeant Perera KCA - SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura
2nd Place –  Squadron Leader DCL Athale - SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura
3rd Place –  Squadron Leader SGK Anuruddika – SLAF Base Katunayake

Over  40 Age Group (2km)
1st Place –  Wing Commander HAMT Hapuarachchi - SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura
Best Women’s Athlete
Aircraftwoman Handunge YP - SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa  

Best Men’s Athlete
Aircraftman Azeem MSM – SLAF Base Katunayake