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Chanuki Akshana, winner of the silver medal in the Under-13 girls’ category at the World Ranking Table Tennis tournament held in Georgia, has returned to the island.
Chanuki Akshana Kariyawasam achieved remarkable success for Sri Lanka by securing silver medals at the WTT Youth Contender Tbilisi 2026 tournament held in Georgia. Tournament Details & Achievements The young international stars stood out in a competitive field featuring athletes from 20 different nations. Chanuki Akshana Kariyawasam (from Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda) won the Silver Medal in the Under-13 Girls' Singles category. Rising Star of Sri Lankan Table Tennis Chanuki's recent international success follows a stellar development path on the global stage: Top Rankings: She holds the number one ranking in Sri Lanka for both the Under-13 and Under-15 girls' table tennis categories. Global Recognition: She previously finished 5th in the world at the ITTF World Hopes Championships in England. Elite Scholarship: Due to her consistency and high ceiling, she was recently selected as one of only two South Asian players for the prestigious "Future in Mind Scholarship" programme, jointly offered by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the International Olympic Committee
Eight Sri Lankan players picked in Abu Dhabi T10 League auction
Five teams have selected eight Sri Lankan players during the auction for the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 League tournament. Former Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka and fast bowler Eshan Malinga have joined the 'Yas Lions' team, while Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Janith Liyanage have been selected by the 'Royal Desert Champions'. Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara will represent the 'UAE Bulls', and Dunith Wellalage has joined the 'Arabian Aces'. Additionally, Kusal Perera has been selected by the 'Emirates Eagles'. The Sri Lankan players selected are as follows: – Yas Lions: Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga– Royal Desert Champions: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Janith Liyanage– UAE Bulls: Nuwan Thushara– Arabian Aces: Dunith Wellalage– Emirates Eagles: Kusal Perera Additionally, Sri Lanka-born fast bowler Amshi de Silva has been selected by the ‘Arabian Aces’ team; he is currently pursuing his cricketing career in the United States. Born in Galle, Amshi de Silva represented the Sri Lanka Under-19 and ‘A’ teams before moving to the United States. He represented the ‘Texas Super Kings’ in the recent ‘Major League Cricket’ tournament and is currently working towards qualifying to represent the United States at the international level.
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When the team was in dire straits against Bangladesh—having lost five wickets for just 54 runs—he stepped onto the field and, alongside Sahan, rescued the team from that high-pressure situation. He scored 65 runs off 32 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 203.He didn't stop there; he also took the ball and claimed the crucial early wickets of Tanzid and Ridoy for the team. Tharindu truly let his talent speak for itself through these performances. It wasn't just Tharindu; emerging players like Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth, and Vanuja Sahan—stepping up while senior players failed to shoulder their responsibilities—showed immense dedication to bring glory to the nation with that bronze medal.
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