SLAF Strikes Double Win at Chrys Gunarathna TT Tournament

Sri Lanka Air Force clinched double victories at the Chrys Gunarathna Memorial Table Tennis Tournament held recently from 8 to 10 April 2011 at the S. Thomas’ College Indoor Stadium, Mount Lavinia.

The tournament was contested for two championships; men’s and women’s with 7 matches being held for each championship. Players with the leading scores met head to head at the finals, which saw the Air Force well represented in both categories.

AC Rohan Sirisena of the SLAF managed to gain a comprehensive win with 4 sets to one against his opponent, Dinesh Deshapriya of the Sri Lanka Navy in the Men’s finals.

In the final battle for the women’s championship trophy, SLAF’s AC Ishara Madhurangi, who remained unbeaten throughout the entire tournament, continued her winning streak, chalking up 4 sets to nil against Erandi Warusawithana of Dharmashoka College, Ambalangoda.

The newly appointed Election Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Mr. Mahinda Deshapriya attended the tournament as Chief Guest.

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 [email protected] +94 11 2343948

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