Sri Lanka Air Force promotes world record holder Dulith Dassanayake
– Sri Lanka Air Force Corporal Dulith Dassanayake, who won a gold medal and set a new world record at the 13th World Strength Lifting Championship in Kyrgyzstan, has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in recognition of his achievement.
Dassanayake competed in the Under-95kg category in the Hack Lift event and successfully lifted 260 kilograms, securing the gold medal while setting a new world record.His achievement brought international recognition to both Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Air Force.
In recognition of his sporting performance, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe approved his special promotion from Corporal to Sergeant.The Air Force Commander also presented the athlete with a special financial reward in recognition of his achievement.A special felicitation and appreciation ceremony for Sergeant Dulith Dassanayake was held at Air Force Headquarters today (October 1, 2026).
