The 83rd National Wrestling Championship 2025 concluded successfully from 21 January to 23 January 2026, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo marking a significant milestone for SLAF Wrestling with a notable dual championship victory in both the men’s and women’s categories.

The prestigious national event was held under the patronage of the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, and featured 10 leading teams from across the country, with the participation of 170 wrestlers competing in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Chairman SLAF Wrestling, Air Commodore Prabath Dissanayake, and Secretary SLAF Wrestling, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura, were present to witness the championship, extending their support and encouragement to the SLAF wrestling teams during the competition.

In the men’s category, the Sri Lanka Air Force team secured first place with a total of 34.5 points, winning the national championship after a lapse of 25 years, marking a significant achievement for SLAF Wrestling.
The women’s team continued their dominance, claiming the championship for the 13th consecutive time with a commanding 51 points, once again finishing first overall. 

The ‘Best Loser’ Awards were awarded to Karunasena HMN in the women’s category and Leading Aircraftman Perera LADT in the men’s category for their notable performances.

Summary of results

Women’s

Gold Medalists
Aircraftwoman Darmadasha HPNW (50kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Rathnayake RMKM (55 kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Haputhanthri BGKD (59kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Perera CNN  (65kg weight category)
Aircraftwoman Sankalpana BK (72kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Weerasingha WPCKR (76kg weight category)

Silver Medalists
Aircraftwoman Rasadari LWSK (50kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Karunasena HMN  (53kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Senavirathna GGGS  (57kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Kumari MWDMP (59kg weight category)
Corporal Priyanga kumari MWDMP  (62kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Nawoda NLL (76kg weight category)

Bronze Medalists
Leading Aircraftwoman Oshani VAG (55 kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftwoman Chethana RMS (68kg weight category)
Corporal Rupasinghe RAMM (72kg weight category)

Men’s

Gold Medalists
Leading Aircraftman Maduharsha TKD (70 kg weight category)
Corporal Maduranga TKS (79 kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftman Wijesooriya WMML (86kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftman Kalyana KBR (125kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftman Walpita WSM (97 Kg weight category)

Silver Medalists
Leading Aircraftman Perera LADT (61 kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftman Rumesh DML (70 kg weight category)
Leading Aircraftman Silva GLPD (79 kg weight category)

Bronze Medalists
Leading Aircraftman kodithuwakku SS (65 kg weight category)