{"id":13227,"date":"2026-09-20T21:44:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T16:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slsports.lk\/?p=13227"},"modified":"2026-09-20T21:44:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T16:14:18","slug":"air-force-dominates-2026-state-service-netball-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slsports.lk\/si\/air-force-dominates-2026-state-service-netball-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"AIR FORCE DOMINATES 2026 STATE SERVICE NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sri Lanka Air Force netball players showcased outstanding performances at the 2026 State Service Netball Championship, which commenced on 16 September 2026 at the Valarmathi Sports Ground, Chavakachcheri, Jaffna, securing their dominance throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organised by the State Service Netball Sports Association, the tournament featured 52 teams representing 18 Government Institutions. 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