The closing ceremony of the Challenger – 2025 “All Island Age Group Badminton Tournament” concluded at the Colombo University Indoor Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This tournament, jointly organized for the second time by the Department of Physical Education, University of Colombo and the Sports Welfare Association, was held on 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th December 2025 at the Colombo University Indoor Stadium.
Over a thousand badminton players, representing many schools in the island, participated in it. The Chief Guest at the trophy and medal presentation ceremony of this tournament was the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Indika Karunathilaka, and the Special Guest was the Vice President of the Sri Lanka Badminton Association, Buddhika De Silva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following athletes were awarded trophies and certificates in each age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under 8
Boys’ event – Yevin Kudaliyanage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Girls’ event – Lesandi Gamage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under 10
Boys’ event – Sadev Jitsara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Girls’ event – Lasanza Devdini Perera<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Under 12
Boys’ Event – Yasindu Hansaka Ratnaweera<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Girls’ Event – Sanuthi Mahinsa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under 14
Boys’ Event – Yasath Jayasuriya<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Girls’ Event – S . H Liyanage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under 16
Boys’ Event – Jhulan Sensith<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Girls’ Event – Dilneshi Fonseka<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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