Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:
A total of Twenty-Four (24) Sri Lanka Air Force personnel, comprising Eighteen (18) athletes and Six (06) officials, have been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 20th Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 04 October 2026.
The selected SLAF athletes will represent the nation across several sporting disciplines at this prestigious continental sporting event. Their participation at the Games is a testament to the dedication, discipline and sporting excellence of Sri Lanka Air Force personnel.
The SLAF contingent will strive to bring honour and recognition to the nation and the Sri Lanka Air Force through their commitment, sportsmanship and performances on the international stage.
Officials
Group Captain DE Geeganage - Chef De Mission
Group Captain PAP Priyadarshana - Sports Mentor
Corporal Gurusinghe CS - Masseur
Sergeant Edward RJ - Coach Karate
Corporal Rathnasekara MR - Coach Taekwondo
Sergeant Lakshika AP - Referee
Athletes
Modern Pentathlon
Flight Lieutenant UIO De Silva
Leading Aircraftwoman Dassanayaka LKGKK
Athletics
Sergeant Tharanga PR - Javelin Throw
Corporal Sathsarani LGA - 4X400M Relay & 4X400M Mixed Relay
Hockey
Leading Aircraftman Weerasooriya PGMS
Leading Aircraftman Nimanka BADRS
Leading Aircraftman Sandaruwan BAL
Boxing
Leading Aircraftwoman Coorey MPSS - Women 60Kg
Wrestling
Corporal Darmadasa HPNW - Women 50Kg
Leading Aircraftman Wijesooriya WMML - Men 86Kg
Karate
Aircraftman 2 Under Training Brion E - Men (Kata)
Taekwondo
Leading Aircraftwoman Annsofna CV - Women 57Kg
Judo
Sergeant Dharmawardhana RCN - Men 73Kg
Kabaddi
Corporal Bandara DGHK
Corporal Bandara HRSS
Leading Aircraftwoman Gunarathne KAAS
Leading Aircraftwoman Godamunne UGHK
Beach Volleyball
Leading Aircraftman Senarathne RPDC
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
