Colombo Junior Open Squash Championship concludes successfully
The Colombo Junior Open Squash Championship 2026, an official Asian Junior Super Series (AJSS) event, concluded successfully on Thursday at the Squash Complex, Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Ratmalana, following five days of exciting competition. The championship, held from 24 to 28 October 2026, brought together 176 junior athletes, including 54 international players representing nine […]
The Colombo Junior Open Squash Championship 2026 successfully concluded on Thursday at the Squash Complex, Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Ratmalana, following five days of intense competition. Organised by the Asian Squash Federation in collaboration with Sri Lanka Squash, the event saw 176 junior athletes, including 54 international players representing nine countries, compete across ten age categories in Boys’ and Girls’ Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 divisions.
Malaysian player Kesawan Gunasekaran won the Boys’ Under-19 category, while Sri Lankan player Matheesha Wijesekara secured the runner-up position. In the Girls’ Under-19 category, Rashnima Shre Ragu claimed the championship title, with Thvyashini Muthukumar finishing as runner-up. The championship served as a valuable platform for young athletes to gain international exposure, improve their competitive experience, and earn ranking points towards national and Asian Squash Federation rankings.
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