The 29th Ritzbury-powered Junior National Squash Championship held in partnership with Sri Lanka Squash (SLS) at the Sugathadasa Stadium Courts concluded recently on a high note.
Druvinka Perera of Royal College and Kasuni Gunawardhna of Vishaka Vidyalaya were adjudged the Junior National Boy and Girl Player of 2018, respectively. E. A Nevidu Lakamal of D. S. Senanayake College was awarded the Most Promising Junior Player (Boys) and Chanithma Sineli of Sirimavo Bandaranaike College was awarded the Most Promising Junior Player (Girls) for 2018.
Over 300 players from 27 leading schools, including the top ranked junior players, participated. The championship was worked off in Under-9, -11, -13, -15, -17, and -19 age groups in addition to novice events for Under-11, -15, and -19 with the aim of attracting new entrants to the game.
Supporting the tournament for the 11th consecutive year also heralds Ritzbury’s deep commitment towards the development and promotion of the sport countrywide.
CBL Foods International Ltd. General Manager – Marketing Nilupul de Silva said: “I would like congratulate all participants for the high quality matches played during the tournament. Ritzbury’s initiative and continued association with squash for over a decade has helped provide a serious platform to young upcoming players in the country.”
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