Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) athletes who won medals at the 6th Asian Beach Games in China were honoured with promotions and cash awards on Wednesday (06).
According to the SLAF, the athletes were honoured at a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters under the patronage of Air Force Commander Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.
The athletes, who brought international recognition to Sri Lanka through victories in wrestling, kabaddi, and long-jump, were promoted from the ranks of Airman and Leading Airman to Corporal. In addition to promotions, special cash prizes were awarded.
Air Force coaches who guided the athletes to success were also recognized and presented with cash awards.
The medal winners are as follows:
- Wrestling – Corporal Nipuni Wasana Dharmadasa – Gold Medal
- Kabaddi (Women) – Corporal Hansika Bandara – Silver Medal
- Kabaddi (Women) – Corporal Shanika Bandara – Silver Medal
- Kabaddi (Men) – Corporal Chaminda Samarakoon – Bronze Medal
- Long Jump (Women) – Corporal Shashikala Lankathilaka – Bronze Medal (Newswire)