Sports News
7:56pm on Sunday 12th February 2023
The 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship 2023, where the world military members engage in sportsmanship, ceremonially commenced today (12 February 2023) at the Gymnasium premises in Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake with the gracious presence of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Roshan Biyanwila.The 4th CISM World Military Games, which ...
8:52pm on Saturday 11th February 2023
A group of 65 players and coaches representing the countries of France, Germany, Netherlands, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia who will vie in the 4th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship arrived today (11 February 2023) at the Bandaranaike International Airport. The opening ceremony of this tournament is scheduled to be held tomorrow (12 February 2023) at Sri Lanka Air Forc...
1:54pm on Thursday 9th February 2023
The press briefing on the “4th CISM WORLD MILITARY BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023” was held today (09 February 2023) at the Air Force Headquarters. This year, the Sri Lankan Military, hosts the Championship under the supervision of the President of the Defence Services Sports Board and the Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Council, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana ...
8:52pm on Monday 6th February 2023
A motivational drive for SLAF sportsmen and women in the sports disciplines of Judo, Squash, Taekwondo and Elle was organized under the guidance of the Chairman Defence Services Sports Board and Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (06 February 2023) at Astra Hall, SLAF Base Katunayake. The particular full-day programme was conducted by Mr. Bhathiya Aruthnay...
4:38pm on Monday 6th February 2023
Air Force Men’s Rugby Team once again recorded a victory against the Army Rugby Team at the Nippon Paints Rugby League 2022/2023 held at the Air Force Rugby Grounds Ratmalana. At the final whistle the Airmen closed the game 27 points to 16 against the visiting soldiers. The 27 points scored by the Airmen were divided amongst Dunal Fernando, Denuwan Wickramarachchi, and Sudath Bandara, ...
2:05pm on Wednesday 25th January 2023
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in the capacity of President Air Force Sports Council graced a special felicitation ceremony which was held today (25 January 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. SLAF Sportsmen and women in the disciplines of Water Polo, Taekwondo, Rowing, Weightlifting, Handball and Wrestling were felicitated during the ceremony. The personne...
2:41pm on Monday 23rd January 2023
The Air Force Men’s Rugby Team took a bonus-point victory against a strong Army Team at the Nippon Paints Rugby League 2022/2023 held at the Army Rugby Grounds Panagoda. At the final whistle, the Airmen closed the game with 27 points to 19 against the hosts.The 27 points by the Airmen were divided among Shamika Kaushan with two tries, Dharshana Dabare with one try, Parakarama Rathnayak...
4:26pm on Sunday 22nd January 2023
The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup - 2023 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded yesterday (21 January 2023) in the spectacular settings of China Bay, close to the harbor city of Trincomalee. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana graced this year’s tournament as the Chief Guest and he was accompanied by Mrs....
4:40pm on Wednesday 18th January 2023
The SLAF Women’s Team secured the Championship at the Defence Services Games’ Archery Championship 22/23. The tournament was held at the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps Rugby Ground in Panagoda on 17 and 18 January 2023. During the tournament, the SLAF Women’s Team defeated both the Army and Navy teams, showing the highest degree of team spirit and talents. Corporal Mallika YM...
12:34pm on Saturday 14th January 2023
Corporal Lakshika AP enlisted to the Sri Lanka Air Force on 12 November 2012 as a Ground Stewardess and has completed 10 years of service. She was selected to the SLAF Women's Wrestling Team in 2016 and has won several gold medals in her weight class. She was a member of the SLAF Women's Wrestling Team in 2019 and was chosen for the National Women's Wrestling Pool in 2016 and 2017.Subseq...
8:06pm on Saturday 31st December 2022
The 42nd Sri Lanka Senior National Squash Championship 2022, organized by Sri Lanka Squash, took place at the Tamil Union Squash Courts from 27 to 30 December 2022. The tournament attracted over 75 keen and enthusiastic Squash players from all over the country while SLAF Squash players also strived at the Championship and claimed following titles. Summary of Results Men's Over ...
8:06pm on Saturday 31st December 2022
National Taekwondo Championship - 2022 was held at the Indoor Gymnasium in Ministry of Sports from 28 to 30 December 2022. SLAF Men’s and Women’s players performed exceptionally challenging at the Championship.Out of the 16 events held at the Championship, the SLAF Men's and Women's Taekwondo Teams won seven Gold, one Silver and eight Bronze medals. The Director General of the Minist...
5:55pm on Sunday 25th December 2022
The 71st National Lifesaving Championship – 2022 was organized by the Sir Lanka Lifesaving Association and was held on 23 and 24 December 2022 at Police Swimming Pool Complex - Narahenpita and Lifesaving Headquarters - Mount Lavinia. The Air Force Women’s Lifesaving Team was able to smoothly cruise through events against other competitors in the tournament and became victorious in th...
2:41pm on Friday 23rd December 2022
The Defence Services Games’ Weightlifting Championship - 2022 was held yesterday (22 December 2022) at National Sports Complex - Polonnaruwa. The final session and awards ceremony was also took place at the same venue.The SLAF Men’s Team secured the Runners-Up and the Air Force both male and female Weightlifters bagged 05 Gold, 6 Silver and 7 Bronze medals at the championship. In the...
2:11pm on Thursday 15th December 2022
The 50th Inter Unit Swimming and 19th Water Polo Championships 2022 were organized by the SL AF Aquatic Sports Pool and held from 12 to 14 December 2022 at Aquatic Sports Complex      SLAF Base Ratmalana. The first time in the Air Force history, the Triathlon sport was also conducted on 10 April 2022 at SLAF Academy China Bay. Triathlon is an endurance multisport...
8:08am on Monday 12th December 2022
The Nippon Paints Sri Lanka Rugby League 2022/2023 kicked off on 09 December 2022. The Airmen kicked off the season with the first match against CH&FC, during the opening game at Air Force Rugby Grounds Ratmalana, earning a stunning victory over the opponent team with 30 points against 22 points at the final whistle.The Airmen were behind the CH&FC at the halftime whistle with a ...
10:28pm on Saturday 10th December 2022
At the State Services Netball Tournament organized by the State Services Netball Association, SLAF Women’s Netball Team emerged as Champions at the Knockout Tournament and Runners Up in the League Championship. Also, the SLAF Mixed Netball Team clinched the Championship in the Mixed Category. The Tournament was held on 08 and 09 December 2022, at Railway Grounds, Colombo....
4:20pm on Monday 5th December 2022
The Western Province Netball Association organized the Eva All Island Netball Championship, which was held on 03rd and 04th December 2022, at Riffle Green Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.SLAF Netball players clinched the Women’s ‘A’ Division title by beating the Police 29-15 in the thrilling finals at the championship. Corporal Perera LRD was recognized as the Netball Queen, while Le...
10:18pm on Saturday 3rd December 2022
The Inter Unit Wushu Championship 2022 was held at the Indoor sports complex SLAF Base Katunayake from 30 November 2022 to 02 December 2022. The finals and awards ceremony was held at the same venue yesterday (02 December 2022) with the graceful presence of Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal LH Sumanaweera as the Chief Guest.The event was conducted under 08 weight cate...
4:05pm on Friday 2nd December 2022
The Inter Unit Cricket Men’s and Women’s Championships 2022 concluded yesterday (01 December 2022) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The Director Administration of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal RS Biyanwila, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF Base Hingurakgoda secured the Men’s Championship whilst the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala claimed the Women’s Championship. In the Men's F...
1:28pm on Thursday 1st December 2022
The final session and awards ceremony of the Inter Unit Baseball Championship – 2022 was held at the Japan – Sri Lanka Friendship Baseball Ground in  Diyagama, Homagama on 30 November 2022. Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Air Vice Marshal AS Vithana graced the occasion as the chief guest.The tournament was conducted in two segments where 07 Women’s team...
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