The SLAF Women’s Weightlifting Team secured the Overall Women’s Title at the National Weightlifting Championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Weightlifting Federation, by achieving an impressive tally of five gold medals and three silver medals.

The National Weightlifting Championship took place at the Gallella Sports Complex in Polonnaruwa from 29 March to 02 April 2025 attracting participation from numerous athletes representing various weightlifting clubs. Meanwhile, the SLAF Men’s Weightlifting Team demonstrated commendable performance, winning two gold medals, two silver medals and five bronze medals, thereby securing the Runner-Runner-Up position in the championship.

The Awards Ceremony was held at the same venue and was graced by the presence of the Chairman of Air Force Weightlifting, Air Commodore Dinesh Jayaweera. The event was also attended by the President of the National Weightlifting Federation, Mr. Ashoka Bandara, along with the Vice Presidents of the Federation, Secretary of Air Force Weightlifting, Wing Commander Sanjeewa Nanayakkara and other distinguished officials.

Summary of Results

Men’s
Gold Medalists
Leading Aircraftman Jayasena URR  (Senior)
Aircraftman Dissanayaka HMSM  (Senior)

Silver Medalists
Leading Aircraftman Jayalath PGD  (Senior)
Aircraftman Harshana KVGP  (Senior)

Bronze Medalists
Leading Aircraftman Jayathilaka SMM  (Senior)
Leading Aircraftman Wijesinghe AUMM (Senior)
Aircraftman Chandupa HHBP  (Senior) , Gold Medal (Junior)
Aircraftman Welagedara GGTM (Junior)
Aircraftman 2Under Training Sadeepa GAC (Junior)

Women’s
Gold Medalists
Corporal Wickramasinghe WMAS  (Senior)
Leading Aircraftwoman Umeira M  (Senior)
Aircraftwoman Premarathna MDM (Senior)
Aircraftwoman Gurugama GGGDT  (Senior)
Aircraftwoman Madhushini ERD (Senior)

Silver Medalists
Corporal Gomas BDH  (Senior)
Aircraftwoman Udara KAGHN (Senior) , Gold Medal (Junior)
Aircraftwoman Wimalasena JACD (Junior)