YMCA Moratuwa conducts 11th open Junior Badminton Championship 2024

The Chief Guest, other invitees and officials together with finalists and winners

Chief Guest awarding a prize to a winner

The 11th open Annual Badminton tournament for youngsters under 11 and 13 was organised and conducted successfully by the YMCA Moratuwa at its indoor sports complex on 11 and 12 May.

Sports Committee Chairman J.S.A. Fernando said this tournament which was organised by the YMCA Moratuwa attracted entries from more than 100 up and coming youngsters who exhibited a high standard of play. 

The Chief Guest at the finals and the presentation ceremony was YMCA Moratuwa President Nilani Manthrinayake, Attorney-at-Law. YMCA-Moratuwa Directors together with parents and well-wishers of players attended this tourney which has become a popular event in the YMCA’s Annual Calendar. Obliging services of Chandana Nilantha (International umpire) and Kasun Sigera (Referee) were available throughout this tournament. Winners and runners up received valuable gifts, medals and certificates. Among the main sponsors of the tournament were WPBA Vice President Lalith Perera, Astron Lanka Ltd., H.S. Marketing Ltd., and Puwakaramba Agencies. 

Fernando appreciated the services of the staff of YMCA Moratuwa towards the success of this tournament.

The final results are as follows:                                                     

Under 11 – Boys

• Winner – Nisira Mendis
• Runner-up – Manul Fernando

Under 11 – Girls

• Winner – Dulaya Thewsari Bataduwaarachchi
• Runner-up – K. Romasha Ferdinando

Under 13 – Boys

• Winner – H. Udan Sethmina Peiris                
• Runner-up – Sanira Mendis

Under 13 – Girls

• Winner – Menara Sethuli                       
• Runner-up – Methuki Nethaya