Air Force felicitate outstanding sports achievers for 2023

Commonwealth weightlifting championship silver medalist WMAS Wickramasinghe honoured by Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa

Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Air Force, in his capacity as the President of the Air Force Sports Council (AFSC), graced a special felicitation ceremony held on September 20 at Air Force Headquarters.
The ceremony honoured sportsmen and women from the SLAF who excel in various disciplines, including Athletics, Archery, Tennis, Handball, Hockey, Golf, Triathlon, Water Polo, Boxing, Weightlifting, Basketball and Rugby. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding performance at both national and international sports championships. In addition, individuals who have achieved excellence at the national and international levels were recognised and rewarded by the President of the Air Force Sports Council.
Furthermore, the Commander of the Air Force promoted Leading Aircraftwoman WMAS Wickremasinghe to the rank of Corporal in recognition of her remarkable achievement in securing a Silver medal at the Commonwealth Championship 2022 held in India.

In addition to honouring specific individuals, the Commander acknowledged the dedication of SLAF Handball Coach Sergeant RMRD Rathnayake and SLAF Women’s Hockey Coach N. Paraneedharan for their contributions to upholding the prestige of the SLAF in the realm of sports. (SP)