The Intermediate Weightlifting Championship 2024, organised by the Sri Lanka Weightlifting Federation, was detained at the National Sports Complex in Torrington from 8-10 November.
Representative exceptional skill and strength, the SLAF Women’s Weightlifting Team emerged as the champions, while the SLAF Men’s Weightlifting Team achieved the runner-up position.
Aircraftman G.A.C. Sandeepa and Aircraftwoman M.H.D. Chathurani were recognised as the ‘Best Lifter’ in the Men’s and Women’s categories, respectively.
The competition attracted many weightlifting clubs from across the island, including the tri-forces teams, all competing for the championship titles.
The event was attended by SLAF Weightlifting, Chairperson Air Commodore Dinesh Jayaweera and SLAF Weightlifting Secretary Wing Commander Sanjeewa Nanayakkara.
Summary of Results
Men’s
Gold Medallists
Aircraftman G.A.C. Sandeepa
Aircraftman G.G.T.M. Welageadara
Silver Medallist
Leading Aircraftman G.H. Madushanka
Women’s
Gold Medallists
Leading Aircraftwoman D.K.C.N. Madushani
Aircraftwoman M.H.D. Chathurani
Aircraftwoman L.A. Vidushika
Aircraftwoman T.B.D. Hansika
Silver Medallist
Aircraftwoman J.A.C.D. Wimalasena