29th Ritzbury Junior National Squash Championship 2018 concludes on high note

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From left: Junior National Boys Player of the Year and Under-19 winner Druvinka Perera (Royal College) receiving his trophy from Ritzbury Chocolates Brand Manager Aruna Liyanapathirana, SLN SLS Secretary Cdr. P. Jayawardana (Rtd.), and SLAF, SLS President Air Cmdr. A. Abesekara (Rtd.) at the conclusion of the 29th ‘Ritzbury Junior Squash’ Championship

From left: Junior National Girls Player of the Year and Under-19 winner Kasuni Gunawardane (Vishaka Vidyalaya) receiving her trophy from Aruna Liyanapathirana, Cdr. P. Jayawardana (Rtd.), and Air Cmdr. A.Abesekara (Rtd.) at the conclusion of the 29th ‘Ritzbury Junior Squash’ Championship

CBL Foods International Events and Promotion Manager Panchamaya Rathnayake, Aircmdr A. Abesekara (Rtd.), Most Promising Junior Player – Boys E. A. Nevidu Lakamal (D. S. Senanayake College) and Most Promising Junior Player – Girls, Chanithma Sineli (Sirimavo Bandaranaike College), Aruna Liyanapathirana, and Cdr. P. Jayawardana (Rtd.) at the conclusion of the 29th ‘Ritzbury Junior Squash’ Championship

The 29th Ritzbury-powered Junior National Squash Championship held in partnership with Sri Lanka Squash (SLS) at the Sugathadasa Stadium Courts concluded recently on a high note.

Druvinka Perera of Royal College and Kasuni Gunawardhna of Vishaka Vidyalaya were adjudged the Junior National Boy and Girl Player of 2018, respectively. E. A Nevidu Lakamal of D. S. Senanayake College was awarded the Most Promising Junior Player (Boys) and Chanithma Sineli of Sirimavo Bandaranaike College was awarded the Most Promising Junior Player (Girls) for 2018.

Over 300 players from 27 leading schools, including the top ranked junior players, participated. The championship was worked off in Under-9, -11, -13, -15, -17, and -19 age groups in addition to novice events for Under-11, -15, and -19 with the aim of attracting new entrants to the game.

Supporting the tournament for the 11th consecutive year also heralds Ritzbury’s deep commitment towards the development and promotion of the sport countrywide.

CBL Foods International Ltd. General Manager – Marketing Nilupul de Silva said: “I would like congratulate all participants for the high quality matches played during the tournament. Ritzbury’s initiative and continued association with squash for over a decade has helped provide a serious platform to young upcoming players in the country.”