The eighth Open Junior badminton tournament for youngsters under 11 and 13 was organised and conducted successfully by the YMCA Moratuwa at its indoor sports complex on March 17 and 18.
The tournament attracted entries from nearly 180 up-and-coming youngsters who exhibited a high standard of play. The Chief Guest at the finals and the presentation ceremony was L.R Ariyananda- former National Champion and president of the Western Province Badminton Association. Deepthi Perera, president of the YMCA Moratuwa and Board members of Moratuwa ‘Y’ together with parents and well-wishers attended the tourney which has now become a popular event in the YMCA’s annual calendar.
The services of Chandana Nilantha (international umpire) were available throughout this tournament.
Among the main sponsors of the tournament were Hameedias, Puwakaramba Agencies, HNB Prime Grameen, Micro Finance, Commercial Bank Moratuwa, Exa-Bind and Nations Lanka Finance Company.
Results:
Under 11 Boys Winner: A.P. Hiruka Sahanmith.
Runner up – Ransaja Uthsara Karunathilaka
Under 11 Girls
Winner: K.D. Achini Kavindi Gamage.
Runner up – D. Pramudi Shenara Fernando
Under 13- Boys
Winner: Sachin Chamuditha.
Runner up – Shen Kaushalya
Under 13 Girls
Winner: Niroshani Peiris.
Runner up – Ahinsa Umayanga Silva