As part of the Armed Forces Sports exchange program between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the 17-member Soccer team from Pakistan Air Force was in Sri Lanka to play a three-match series with their counterpart in Sri Lanka.

Director General SLAF Sports Air Vice Marshal Rohita Fernando, the chief guest of the final match speaking on the occasion, stated that it was the first time that a Pakistani team was visiting Sri Lanka for a Soccer tournament.  “The visit is a testament to the cordial relations between the PAF and the SLAF and also of the warm brotherly relations between the two nations.”