SLAF SECURES DOUBLE VICTORY AT 13TH DEFENCE SERVICES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
7:34pm on Thursday 30th January 2025
The 13th Defence Services Volleyball Tournament 2024/2025 concluded today (30 January 2025) at the Sri Lanka Navy Indoor Stadium in Welisara, following three days of intense competition from 28 to 30 January. In a historic achievement, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Volleyball Team secured both the Men’s and Women’s Championship titles, marking victory in the tournament after 11 years.

In the Women’s final, the SLAF team delivered a commanding performance against the Sri Lanka Navy, winning in straight sets. They took the first set 25-16, followed by a closely contested second set 25-21 and sealed the championship with a dominant 25-13 victory in the third set. Their flawless execution and teamwork ensured a well-deserved triumph.

The Men’s final saw an intense battle between SLAF and the Sri Lanka Army, extending to four sets. SLAF secured the first set convincingly at 25-17, but the Army responded strongly, taking the second set 25-13. However, the Air Force team regained control in the third set with a 25-16 win and emerged victorious in an exhilarating fourth set, edging out the Army 35-33 in a dramatic finish.

The award ceremony was graced by the Commander Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chaminda Silva, who attended as the Chief Guest, adding prestige to the event. Further, the event was attended by Director Sports of the Air Force, Air Commodore Suresh Jayasinghe, Chairman SLAF Volleyball, Group Captain Chrishantha Fernando and other Air Force officials.

Summary of results

Men’s achievements
Best Server - Leading Aircraftman Salinda Karunarathna
Best Setter - Aircraftman Suresh Kumara
Best Blocker - Leading Aircraftman Mohomed Rifky
Best Defender - Aircraftman Melaka Heshan
Best Player - Aircraftman Jegan Sivakanthan

Women’s achievements
Best Server - Leading Aircraftwoman Chathurika Ranasinghe
Best Receiver - Leading Aircraftwoman Malsha Priyamali
Best Setter - Corporal  Thushari
Best Blocker - Aircraftwoman Piyumi Bhashini
Best Player - Corporal Dinesha Prasadini


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