INTER-UNIT BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

INTER-UNIT BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
INTER-UNIT BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
The Inter-Unit Basketball Championship 2026 was held at the Air Force Health Management Centre, Thummulla, from 29 October 2026 to 03 November 2026, with the finals conducted yesterday (03 November 2026) successfully. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, graced the finals and award ceremony as the Chief Guest.

In the Women's category, SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala, clinched the overall championship, while SLAF Academy China Bay finished as runners-up. In the Men's category, the SLAF Academy China Bay emerged as Champions, whilst SLAF Base Hingurakgoda secured runner-up.

The finals were witnessed by several members of the AFBM, the Chairman of Basketball, Air Vice Marshal Amal Perera, members of the Air Force Sports Council, Base Cmdrs/COs,Officers and other invitees.

SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS

Women's Special awards

Best Offensive Player
Aircraftwoman Gunathilaka IMMS

Best Defensive Player
Flight Lieutenant SMM Samarakoon 

Best Player

Leading Aircraftwoman Jayamali KMDM 

Men's Special Awards

Best Offensive Player
Squadron Leader UGMMN Bandara 

Best Defensive Player
 Leading Aircraftman Madusanka LHCS

Best Player
Pilot Officer ADM Fernando