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The Pakistan Air Force Football team has won the three-match series against the corresponding Sri Lanka Air Force Football team during their tour of Sri Lanka from 14 to 23 December, 2016.
As part of the Armed Forces Sports exchange program between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the 17-member Soccer team from the Pakistan Air Force was in Sri Lanka to play a three-match series with their counterparts in Sri Lanka.
Director General SLAF Sports Air Vice Marshal Rohita Fernando was the chief guest during the final match played at the SLAF Soccer Ground in Ekala on 22 December.
Speaking at the event, Air Vice Marshal Rohita Fernando stated that this was the first time a Pakistani team was visiting Sri Lanka for a soccer tournament of this nature. The visit is a testament to the cordial relations between the PAF and the SLAF and also of the warm brotherly relations between the two nations.
A large number of dignitaries from different walks of life including Government functionaries, officials of the High Commission and the Pakistani community based in Sri Lanka were also present.
