Colombo hosts India Cup Golf Tournament

An ‘India Cup’ Golf Tournament was organized at Royal Golf Club, Colombo, on 18 May. The event was organized by the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ILCCI) in association with the High Commission of India.

The event generated enthusiastic participation from members of ILCCI, with invitees also from ‘Club 41’. In a daylong event, 72 golfers, including 13 lady golfers, competed for the trophy.

The daylong event culminated with a glittering awards ceremony organised at India House, which was hosted by High Commissioner of India Ashok K. Kantha and Sharmila Kantha. The ceremony was attended by over a hundred guests.

ILCCI President Vish Govindasamy announced the prize winners and the awards were presented by High Commissioner Kantha.

The Men’s winner award went to Capt. Damindra Fernando and the runner-up to Alex Lee. The Ladies’ winner was Marleen Billen and the runner-up was Roshini Sangani. The other award winners were: Niloo Jayathilake (nearest to pin hole no.9); Stan Nell (nearest to the pin hole no. 13); Ranjan Rajendran (nearest to pin hole no. 16); Mahendra Jayasekera (longest drive hole no. 8) and Marleen Billen (five hidden holes).

Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Kantha lauded the initiative of Vish Govindasamy to revive the tradition of ‘India Cup’ under the aegis of ILCCI, the last edition of which was held in 2006. He also appreciated the role of ILCCI in fostering close trade and economic relations between Sri Lanka and India.

Govindasamy, in his remarks, expressed his gratitude to various Indian and Sri Lankan companies for supporting the event and suggested that ‘India Cup’ Golf Tournament be made an annual event. High Commissioner Kantha agreed and assured ILCCI of all support from the High Commission.