SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE INTER-UNIT SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
The Sri Lanka Air Force Inter-Unit Soccer Championship 2026 successfully concluded on 10 November 2026 at the Soccer Grounds of Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala, with the participation of 15 Air Force establishments in the men's and women's categories. All matches of the championship were conducted at the same venue.
The championship was organized by the Chairman Sri Lanka Air Force Soccer, Air Commodore Ashad Liyanarachchige, and the Organizing Committee comprising members of the Sri Lanka Air Force Soccer Pool, under the guidance and supervision of the Commander of the Air Force and the Air Force Sports Council.
In the men's category, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sri Jayawardenepura emerged as the champions, while Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura secured the runners-up position. In the women's category, Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka claimed the championship title, while Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala emerged as the runners-up.
The final matches and awards ceremony were graced by the Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal A M G S B Athapaththu, as the Chief Guest. The occasion was also attended by the Base Commander Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka, the Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala, senior officers and other ranks.
Special awards were presented in recognition of outstanding individual performances in both categories. The recipients were as follows:
Men's Category
Best Player – Leading Aircraftman Lankeshwara KCK (SLAF Base ANU)
Best Scorer – Corporal Frenando WDS (SLAF Stn SJP)
Best Goalkeeper –Flight Sergent Rathnayaka RMRD (SLAF Stn SJP)
Women's Category
Best Player – Aircraftman Perera HADS (SLAF TTS EKA)
Best Scorer – Corporal Sewwandi LBD (SLAF Base KAT)
Best Goalkeeper – Corporal Ramlan FR (SLAF Base KAT)
The championship concluded with the presentation of trophies and individual awards, followed by a social gathering attended by the distinguished guests, officials and participating players.
The successful completion of the championship reflected the continued commitment of the Sri Lanka Air Force to promoting sporting excellence, teamwork and camaraderie among its personnel.
The championship was organized by the Chairman Sri Lanka Air Force Soccer, Air Commodore Ashad Liyanarachchige, and the Organizing Committee comprising members of the Sri Lanka Air Force Soccer Pool, under the guidance and supervision of the Commander of the Air Force and the Air Force Sports Council.
In the men's category, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sri Jayawardenepura emerged as the champions, while Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura secured the runners-up position. In the women's category, Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka claimed the championship title, while Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala emerged as the runners-up.
The final matches and awards ceremony were graced by the Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal A M G S B Athapaththu, as the Chief Guest. The occasion was also attended by the Base Commander Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka, the Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala, senior officers and other ranks.
Special awards were presented in recognition of outstanding individual performances in both categories. The recipients were as follows:
Men's Category
Best Player – Leading Aircraftman Lankeshwara KCK (SLAF Base ANU)
Best Scorer – Corporal Frenando WDS (SLAF Stn SJP)
Best Goalkeeper –Flight Sergent Rathnayaka RMRD (SLAF Stn SJP)
Women's Category
Best Player – Aircraftman Perera HADS (SLAF TTS EKA)
Best Scorer – Corporal Sewwandi LBD (SLAF Base KAT)
Best Goalkeeper – Corporal Ramlan FR (SLAF Base KAT)
The championship concluded with the presentation of trophies and individual awards, followed by a social gathering attended by the distinguished guests, officials and participating players.
The successful completion of the championship reflected the continued commitment of the Sri Lanka Air Force to promoting sporting excellence, teamwork and camaraderie among its personnel.
