Sri Lanka’s rising star in junior squash, Nevindu Lakman, cemented his status as the undisputed Junior National Champion by securing a historic third consecutive championship title at the 34th Ritzbury-sponsored Sri Lanka Junior National Squash Championship. The thrilling tournament concluded at the Air Force Squash Complex in Ratmalana on Sunday. Lakman, representing DS Senanayake College, not only clinched the championship but also maintained his position as Asia’s third-ranked junior squash player. His remarkable journey to this achievement began in 2021, and he has continued to dominate the competition with unwavering determination.
On the girls’ side, Chanithma Sinalay of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya displayed her exceptional talent and dedication by claiming the Girls Junior National Championship title for the second consecutive year, marking a remarkable back-to-back victory.
In the highly anticipated Under-19 final, Nevindu Lakman faced off against Sehath Perera of Royal College. The match was a fiercely contested battle that went to four sets, with Lakman emerging victorious by a score of 3-1.
In the girls’ division, Junior National Champion Chanithma Sinalay showcased her prowess by facing off against her schoolmate, Themini Palliyaguru, in the finals. Sinalay’s exceptional performance resulted in a straightforward 3-0 victory.
Results:
Boys:
Junior National Champion: Nevindu Lakman (DS Senanayake College), Runner-up Sehath Perera (Royal College), Third Place: Matheesha Wijesekara (Royal College)
Most Promising Player: Sandira Dassanayake (Gateway College)
Under-17: Champion: Matheesha Wijesekara (Royal College), Runner-up: Tharul Pinwatta (Royal College),
Under-15: Champion: Sandira Dassanayake (Gateway College), Runner-up: Nimantha Silva (DS Senanayake College),
Under-13: Champion: Sandira Dassanayake (Gateway College), Runner-up: Thevan Gunawardena (St Joseph’s College),
Under-11: Champion: Akayne Konara (S Thomas’ College), Runner-up: Danuja Jayasinghe (Ananda College),
Under-9: Champion: Ranuk Mendis (Gateway College), Runner-up: Sudaiq Shiraz (British School),
Under-15 Novices: Champion: Abeeth de Silva (S Thomas’ College), Third Place: YM Dullewa (S Thomas’ College).
Under-11 Novices: Champion: Adithya Soysa (Royal College), Runner-up: Praveen Sudbakaran (Royal College),
Girls Results:
Junior National Champion: Chanithma Sinalay (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya). Runner-up: Themini Palliyaguru (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya),
Most Promising Junior Player: Nethmi Wickramasinghe (Ladies’ College).
Under-19: Champion: Chanithma Sinaly (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya), Runner-up: Themini Palliyaguru (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya),
Under-17: Champion: RI Wood (Lindsay Balika Vidyalaya), Runner-up: Adhithi Gunasekara (Ladies’ College),
Under-15: Champion: Nethmi Wickramasinghe (Ladies’ College), Runner-up: Ifra Booso (St Paul’s Milagiriya),
Under-13: Champion: Ifra Booso (St Paul’s Milagiriya), Runner-up: Thedara Liyanage (Sirmavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya), .
Under-11: Champion: Dinithma Mihely (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya), Runner-up: Nethanya Wcirkamasinghe (Ladies’ College),
Under-9: Champion: Thinalee Daswatte (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya), Runner-up: Chenuli Thisakya (Sumedha College),
Under-15 (Novices): Champion: Mayumdee Fernando (Musaeus College), Runner-up: RS Jayasekara (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya),
Under-11 (Novices): Champion: Pooradha Senari (Bright Wood International School), Runner-up Shenaya Ukuwela (Ladies’ College),
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