The Inter-Unit Powerlifting Championship 2024 was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala on 09th and 10th of May 2024. This year, more than 80 participants competed in male and female categories and several SLAF records were set during the championship.

The event was conducted in eight weight categories for both Men and Women. The overall Men’s and Women’s Championships were secured by SLAF Station Colombo and SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, respectively, while SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport and SLAF Base Katunayake emerged as Runner-ups in Men's and Women's categories respectively. Sergeant Jayawickrama SSK from SLAF Station Colombo was awarded as the Best Lifter in Men's category, while Leading Aircraftwoman Athukorala ASK from SLAF Base HIngurakgoda was awarded as the Best Lifter in Women's category during the competition.    
 
The final session and awards Ceremony were held yesterday (10 May 2024) at the Main Auditorium of the SLAF Trade Training School in Ekala. The Director General Training, Air Vice Marshal Thushara Fernando, graced the finals and the awards ceremony as the Chief Guest. The Chairman SLAF Weightlifting, Air Commodore Dinesh Jayaweera, members of the Air Force Sports Council, officers and other ranks and other invitees participated to witness the final session