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AirWoman Dilrukshi wins Tour de Air Force women’s race

07 Mar 2023 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Action from the women’s race    

By Susil Premalal  

Dinesha Dilrukshi of Sri Lanka Air Force Cycling Club won the 12th edition of the Tour de Air Force (Sri Lanka) Women’s one-day cycling race held from Habarana to Anuradhapura via Dambulla.  


The 89km women’s race was held in conjunction with the three-day Tour de Air Force Cycling Race organized by the Cycling Union of Sri Lanka Air Force.  


Dilrukshi completed the race in 2:34.46 secs, while her Air Force mate Sudarika Priyadharshani riding by her side took second place returning the same time as the winner.  
Ann Shenali Perera of Sri Lanka Navy Cycling Club clinched third place in a time of 2:34.51.  


The Women’s Team Championship was also won by the Sri Lanka Air Force.  

Women’s overall winner Dinesha Dilrukshi receiving the trophy from Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana