CORPORAL DASSANAYAKE SETS NEW WORLD RECORD AT WORLD STRENGTH LIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
Corporal Dassanayake DMDM of the Sri Lanka Air Force, who represented Sri Lanka at the 13th World Strength Lifting Championship 2026, held in Kyrgyzstan from 07 to 11 September 2026, returned to the Island on 15 September 2026 and was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.
Competing in the Hack Lift event in the Under 95 kg weight category, Corporal Dassanayake delivered an outstanding performance by lifting 260 kg, thereby setting a new World Record in the event.
In recognition of his remarkable achievement, Corporal Dassanayake was accorded another warm and rousing welcome at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda on 23 September 2026. The welcome was led by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Air Force Weightlifting Pool, Air Commodore Sanoj Jayarathne, together with members of the Sri Lanka Air Force Weightlifting fraternity.
Competing in the Hack Lift event in the Under 95 kg weight category, Corporal Dassanayake delivered an outstanding performance by lifting 260 kg, thereby setting a new World Record in the event.
In recognition of his remarkable achievement, Corporal Dassanayake was accorded another warm and rousing welcome at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda on 23 September 2026. The welcome was led by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Air Force Weightlifting Pool, Air Commodore Sanoj Jayarathne, together with members of the Sri Lanka Air Force Weightlifting fraternity.
Corporal Dassanayake’s exceptional performance and record-breaking achievement stand as a testament to his dedication, discipline, perseverance and unwavering commitment to excellence, bringing immense pride and honour to the Sri Lanka Air Force and the nation.
