The 10th Open badminton tournament for boys and girls (Under 11 and 13) was organised and conducted successfully by the YMCA Moratuwa at its indoor sports complex on September 10 and 11, 2022 according to the Chairman of its Sports Committee J.S.A. Fernando.
He further said that this tournament is one of the popular and main events in the YMCA’s annual calendar to develop the skills and health of the youngsters in body, mind and spirit.
However, it could not be held in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-pandemic outbreak. Though this year’s event too was organised despite challenging times, it attracted entries from more than 150 up and coming youngsters who exhibited a high standard of play.
The chief guest at the finals and the presentation ceremony was the president of the YMCA Moratuwa Nilani Manthrinayake (Attorney-at-Law), and its directors and many distinguished guests, together with parents and well-wishers.
The services of Chandana Nilantha (International umpire) were available throughout the tournament and the winners, runners-up and semi-finalists were awarded medals, certificates, mementos and valuable gifts according to Fernando. The main sponsors of the tournament were Mohan Wijesinghe, President- Western Province Badminton Association, Astron, Hameedias and Puwakaramba Agencies.
The final results:
Girls Under 11 Champion: P.V. Miyasi Nethra, Runner up H.M. Rashmi Dinaya Herath
Semifinalists : Hitheshi Dahamsa de Alwis M. A. Menara Sithuli
Under 13 Girls Champion: M.K. Kusali Indeewari Runner up Siyathra Tharundhi Perera
Semi finalists: Nisheli Samararatne, Yenuli Liyangei
Boys Under 11 Champion:: Anuk Vishvaka Kadahettige, Runner up Ramitha Dimansith
Semi finalists: S.M. Hansaka Rashminda, H. Onal Lishen Perera
Boys Under 13: Champion: Chenal Devshan, Runner up - Kaveesha Sheran
Semi finalists: Nithesh Fernando, Deepadakshi Rodrigo