Surain Premathilake to defend title

By Shamseer Jaleel

Former Trinitian and evergreen golfer Surain Premathilake, will defend his title at the Sri Lankan Air Force and Eagles Golf Links Commander’s Cup 2021. The men’s and women’s annual tournament will be worked off from 22-24 January at the picturesque China Bay golf course.

This year’s championship, which has already attracted over 100 local and foreign golfers, will be organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force for an eighth time under the guidance of the Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, who himself is a top-class golfer. In addition to the Commander’s Cup, the golfers will also vie for the Eagles’ Challenge Trophy which is awarded to the best serving player from the Tri Forces in both the men’s and women’s segments. The tournament will conclude with a grand Awards Ceremony scheduled to be held on the evening of 23 January.

This year the Commander’s Cup is powered by Dialog Enterprise as the Main Sponsor. Vice President Dialog Enterprise Navin Peiris, speaking to Daily FT, said: “Dialog Enterprise is honored to partner with the Sri Lanka Air Force to make this prestigious Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament at the Eagles’ Golf Links in Trincomalee a success. Over the years, Dialog Enterprise has been a continuous supporter in the development of golf, sponsoring golf clubs, tournaments, golf development and leading golfers on a national and international scale. The Commander’s Cup tournament brings together players from Sri Lanka’s golfing fraternity, as well as providing players from the forces a unique opportunity to hone their skills at a unique and beautiful golfing location. We are delighted to be associated with this tournament and look forward to a challenging weekend of golfing.”

In addition, this year Anilana Hotels will be joining Sri Lanka Air Force as the Hospitality Partner, providing exciting offers to participants at Anilana Nilaweli.