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The 13th Defence Services Games 2025 concluded today (12 January 2026) with the closing ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda. The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Army and marked the successful completion of a major sporting programme involving the tri-forces.The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayas...
The Sri Lanka Air Force, in collaboration with Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, successfully concluded the fourth edition of the Eagles' Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament today (11 January 2026) amidst the picturesque backdrop of China Bay, near the harbour city of Trincomalee. Adding to the prestige of the occasion, Aviyana Ceylon Resorts sponsored the tournament, enhancing its grandeur and ...
Air Force SC recorded their fourth victory of the SLR–Maliban Club Rugby League 2025/26 season by defeating Sri Lions SC 39–18 in a Week 9 encounter at Longdon Place today (10 January 2026). The Airmen led 17–8 at half-time and went on to score seven tries, converting two, to claim full bonus points. Sri Lions SC responded with three unconverted tries and a penalty.The match saw ho...
The 59th Inter-Unit Athletic Championship – 2025 of the Sri Lanka Air Force was successfully conducted at SLAF Base Katunayake on 06 and 07 January 2026, in an atmosphere of discipline, professionalism, and competitive excellence.The Awarding Ceremony was honored by the presence of the Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, who graced the occasion as the Chie...
The Sri Lanka Carrom Federation hosted the 32nd Federation Cup Carrom Championship – 2025 from 20 December 2025 to 04 January 2026. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) concluded the tournament with notable achievements.Corporal Shaheed MHM, a member of the SLAF Carrom Team, clinched the championship in the Men’s Singles event and secured the No. 1 ranking in Sri Lanka Carrom. The SLAF als...
The SLAF Inter Unit Archery Championship 2025 was successfully held on 29 and 30 December 2025 at SLAF Base Katunayake.Regiment SLAF Base Katunayake emerged as the Overall Champions in both the Men’s and Women’s Championships, demonstrating outstanding performance throughout the competition. SLAF Base Katunayake secured the Men’s Runners-up position, while SLAF Station Bandaranaike...
The Inter-Unit Basketball Championship 2024/25 was held at the Air Force Health Management Centre, Thummulla, from 24 November 2025 to 27 November 2025, with the finals conducted yesterday (18 December 2025). The Director General Training, Air Vice Marshal Thushara Weeraratne, graced the finals and award ceremony as the Chief Guest.In the Women’s category, the overall championship was ...
The Inter-unit and Open Tennis Tournament -2025 was held at the Tennis Courts Complex, SLAF TTS Ekala from 08 Dec 25 to 15 Dec 2025. The awarding ceremony was held at the same venue on 15 Dec 2025 (Yesterday) with the graceful presence of the Director General General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe as the Chief Guest. Director General Welfare Air Vice Marshal Rajinth ...
Air Force Sports Club recorded a win against Navy Sports Club in the Maliban Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/26 Forces Derby match, which was played at the Air Force Grounds, Ratmalana today (13 December 2025).Air Force SC led 18–0 at halftime and went on to secure a 28–14 victory at full time.Maleesha Weerakoon, along with national players Shashika Fernando and Shamika Kaushan, scored ...
The Carrom Association of Maldives hosted the 07th Carrom World Cup from 02 December 2025 to 06 December 2025 with the participation of 17 countries. Seven SLAF Carrom players represented Sri Lanka at the tournament and contributed significantly as part of the Sri Lanka National Carrom Team, bringing notable achievements to the country.The Men's Team emerged as Runner-Up, while the Women...