Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) athletes who clinched medals at the recently concluded sixth Asian Beach Games (ABG) in Sanya, China, were honoured with promotions and cash awards on Wednesday (6).

According to the SLAF, the athletes were feted at a ceremony held at the Air Force Headquarters under the aegis 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. Besides the promotions, special cash prizes were also awarded to the athletes.

Air Force coaches who guided the athletes to success were also recognised 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