SLAF ATHLETES TO REPRESENT SRI LANKA AT 6TH ASIAN BEACH GAMES 2026

Seventeen athletes from the SLAF are set to represent Sri Lanka at the 6th Asian Beach Games, scheduled to be held in China from 22 to 30 April 2026.

The SLAF contingent will compete across multiple disciplines, namely Athletics, Handball, Volleyball, Wrestling and Kabaddi.

In team leadership roles, the Sri Lankan Women’s Handball team will be captained by Corporal Erandi WP of the SLAF, while the Sri Lankan Men’s Kabaddi team will be led by Leading Aircraftman Samarakoon SMCR.

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, extended his best wishes to the SLAF athletes during a meeting held at Air Force Headquarters today (16 April 2026). He commended their dedication and expressed confidence in their ability to bring honour to the nation through their participation.


Sri Lanka Air Force stands as the sole gallant aerial force in the nation, skillfully projecting airpower over its airspace and supporting the operations of surface entities.

Contact Info
Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex, P.O Box 594, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka info@airforce.lk +94 11 2343948

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