Thawi Samaraweera becomes No. 1 in the World U-11 Table Tennis Rankings

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January 1, 2026
Slsports Viraj
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Sri Lanka’s Thawi Samaraweera has managed to secure the number one spot in the Under-11 Men’s World Table Tennis Rankings.

Thawi Samaraweera has thus made history as the highest-ranked Sri Lankan player in any age group.

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