Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa felicitates top sports achievers for 2023

W.M.A.S. Wickremasinghe receives her award from Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa as the Air Force Sports Council (AFSC) President, felicitated sportsmen and women from the Sri Lanka Air Force who were outstanding in various disciplines including Athletics, Archery, Tennis, Handball, Hockey, Golf, Triathlon, Water Polo, Boxing, Weightlifting, Basketball and Rugby. The event took place at the Air Force headquarters in Colombo.

The Air Force Commander promoted Leading Aircraftwoman W.M.A.S. Wickremasinghe to the rank of Corporal in recognition of her remarkable achievement in securing a Silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 held in India.

The Commander also acknowledged the dedication of SLAF Handball Coach Sergeant Rathnayake R.M.R.D. and SLAF Women’s Hockey Coach N. Paraneedharan, for their contributions to upholding the prestige of the SLAF in the respective sports.

The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, as well as Chairmen, Secretaries, Managers and a diverse group of players representing various SLAF Sports Disciplines. – (SJ)