Sports News
4:09pm on Friday 15th March 2024
In response to a solicitation put forth by the Governor of the Western Province, Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke and in alignment with the objective of educational support, the SLAF has embarked upon a significant initiative, the construction of a playground at Parakkramabahu Vidyayalaya, Narahenpita. This endeavour is made to enrich the sports infrastructure of the school, t...
3:32pm on Thursday 14th March 2024
The 18th National Wushu Championship was held from 10 March 2024 to 13 March 2024, at the Youth Services Sports Complex Indoor Stadium, where SLAF Wushu players flew the SLAF flag high with their achievements. During the National Championship, 11 contestants from the SLAF Wushu pool bagged 16 medals, including six gold medals in both Sanda and Thaolu events. This performance is recorded ...
8:49pm on Thursday 7th March 2024
"Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2024" was held for the 25th consecutive time, coinciding with the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Men’s race was held from 03rd to 7th of March 2024, in 5 stages. Cyclists from all around the country as well as from abroad participated in this race, covering a total distance of 654km. Pathum Sampath Weerasinghe of the Sri Lanka Army won th...
3:13pm on Thursday 7th March 2024
The final and fifth stage concluded, which is the five-day strive of the Men’s race, at the iconic city Jaffna today (07 March 2024).  Today’s journey from Vavuniya  to Jaffna covered a distance of 147.4 km. Shehal Chamod from the Sri Lanka Police secured the 1st in the fifth leg and Krishna Nayakodi  from the Indian Air Force and Pasindu Thisera from the Sri Lanka Arm...
2:02pm on Thursday 7th March 2024
The Commander’s Cup Friendship Challenge Trophy 2024, organized under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the SLAF, commenced at the Northern Province Sports Complex in Kilinochchi on 10 February 2024. The main aim of the tournament was to provide a platform for talented youth to display their skills and to i...
3:40pm on Wednesday 6th March 2024
The fourth leg of the 25th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya came to an end in Vavuniya today (06 March 2024), after a challenging 139.4kilometer route. Prabash Silva, representing the Sri Lanka Navy Cyclists, emerged victorious in this stage. Following closely behind, Umesh Weerasinghe from the Kadirana Speed Cycle Club secured second place, while Krishna Nayakodi of the Indian Air Force cla...
4:06pm on Tuesday 5th March 2024
The third leg of the 25th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya concluded in Trincomalee today (05 March 2024), covering a route of 125.7 kilometers. Pasindu Thisera, representing the Sri Lanka Army Cyclists, clinched victory in this stage of the race. Sanju Deemantha from the Sri Lanka Air Force secured second place, with Shehal Chamod of the Sri Lanka Police finishing third.The fourth stage of ...
7:05pm on Sunday 3rd March 2024
The First leg of the 25th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended at Kandy today (03 March 2024) having covered a distance of 104.3km. Sri Lanka Air Force Cyclist, Nadeesha Eshan won the 1st leg of the race while Sandaruwan Pinto from Sri Lanka Army and Rovindu Namuditha Soyza of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council finished as second and third places respectively.The second leg of the ra...
2:48pm on Sunday 3rd March 2024
The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2024, the 25th edition of the race, was flagged off this morning (03 March 2024) at Gallface Green, Colombo by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. This year’s race, which commenced today, is conducted in line with the 73rd anniversary.The Men's race that commenced this morning, in which over one hundred and four males, including...
5:46pm on Tuesday 26th December 2023
SLAF Women's team claimed top honours at the Munchee Super League Volleyball Championship 2023 at National Youth Services Council Indoor Stadium Maharagama held on 24 December 2023. A total of 07 women’s teams participated in this tournament which was conducted by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVF). In a strong display of skill and proficiency, the SLAF team emerged victorious ...
3:39pm on Thursday 21st December 2023
The SLAF Handball organized its second motivational programme of the year for players and management yesterday (20 December 2023), aiming to approach the new year with positive attitudes, solidarity, and a winning spirit. The event was facilitated by "Wave Eventz," a company with extensive experience in the field and sponsored by Mr. Nilantha Ananda. This transformative programme so...
7:40pm on Saturday 9th December 2023
Air Force Sports Club was crowned champions of the Women's Invitational Major Club Tournament 2023 as they beat Army Sports Club by 10 runs (DLS) in the final played yesterday (08 December 2023) at the BRC Ground in Colombo.Having won the toss, Army Sports Club opted to bat first and posted 154 runs for 8 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. National-capped Nilakshi de Silva was the top sco...
3:54pm on Thursday 30th November 2023
The Inter Unit Bodybuilding & Physique Championships 2023 took place at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, yesterday (29 November 2023). The event culminated with an awards ceremony held at the Main Auditorium, graced by the presence of Air Commodore Deshapriya Silva, Director of Air Defence and Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, as the Chief Guest.The teams comprising dedica...
8:30pm on Saturday 18th November 2023
The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized the Men's and Women's "Clifford Cup Boxing Championships - 2023," held from 13 to 17 November 2023, at the Royal MAS Arena in Colombo 07. The Sri Lanka Air Force Boxing team participated and demonstrated exceptional prowess, securing Six Gold, Two Silver, and Six Bronze medals, marking a remarkable achievement at this Boxing Meet. Prom...
3:51pm on Saturday 18th November 2023
The Inter Unit Chess Championship 2023 was conducted at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala from 15 to 17 November 2023. The awards ceremony was held at the Main Auditorium with the graceful presence of the Director General Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Lalith Jayaweera as the Chief Guest.Twelve (12) teams along with nearly 100 players participated in this year’s tournament and ...
12:58pm on Thursday 5th October 2023
The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized the Men's and Women's "Layton Cup Boxing Meet - 2023," which took place from 01 to 04 October 2023, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo 11. The SLAF Boxing team participated and demonstrated exceptional achievements by securing seven Gold, two Silver, and four Bronze medals at this prestigious Boxing Meet. Prominent Boxing tea...
8:23am on Wednesday 4th October 2023
In a gesture of camaraderie and sporting spirit, a twelve-member Defence Service Delegation has participated in the highly anticipated 14th CISM World Military Golf Championship 2023. The championship is scheduled to take place from 01 to 08 October 2023, in the picturesque city of San Diego, California, USA. The event has the potential to be a thrilling platform for military golfing tal...
5:09pm on Monday 18th September 2023
Air Vice Marshal Udula Wijesinghe, the Director General Construction Engineering in the SLAF, performed the excellence in his golfing prowess in the South West Monsoon Meet-2023, hosted at the Royal Colombo Golf Club course. In recognition of his outstanding skills on the greens, Air Vice Marshal Udula Wijesinghe was conferred with the Calcutta Medal, during the tournament. The Calcutta ...
8:23pm on Sunday 27th August 2023
SLAF Motor Racing team participated in the Motor Cross event "Lake Cross 2023" conducted at Nuwara Eliya Motor Racing Track organised by NEM Racing Club on 26 August 2023. SLAF racing riders Flight Sergeant Lakmal JDC, Sergeant Dissanayake KMJ, Corporal Rathnayake NSR and Leading Aircraftman Madumal AAV participated in the motor cross racing events. The president of NEM club Nuwara eliya...
4:12pm on Wednesday 23rd August 2023
The Sri Lankan Defence Services Rugby team has departed the country to participate in the No. 1st CISM Military Rugby-7 Challenge which is scheduled to be held from 22 August 2023 to 27 August 2023 in Moscow, Russia. This Championship will be contested by leading countries such as Russia, South Africa, Belarus and Bangladesh.The Commander of the Air Force and President Defence Services S...
1:51pm on Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Renowned Tennis player, Aircraftman Ashen Silva, the veteran of the SLAF Tennis pool clinched the popular men’s Open singles title at the esteemed 109th  National Tennis championship. Ashen, lived up to expectation as the top seed and came from behind with a fine performance to beat the third seed Chathurya Nelaweera in the men’s single final after a thrilling four-setter.AC Sil...
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