Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
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President Rohan de Silva (second from left) at the media briefing
The organisers of the high-profile Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship, Ceylon Masters Badminton (CMB) expects more foreign shuttlers to compete at their sixth edition, which is slated to be played between 25 and 29 June in Colombo.
CMB President Rohan de Silva speaking to reporters in Colombo to brief about the 2026 edition stressed that the growth of the Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship during the previous five seasons has indicated a great interest among well-known foreign masters players.
de Silva said: “The CMB has had an impressive number of inquiries about the Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship 2026, notably from interested foreign participants. This shows how the competition has grown during the five years adhering to quality and international standards. The Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship has now become an important tournament in the international masters’ badminton calendar and CMB is proud to have taken this competition to this level.”
With a galaxy of masters badminton players, both local and international, due to participate at the Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship 2026, CMB are expecting to have no stone unturned to make the sixth edition a huge success. All arrangements are now underway to provide all participants the facilities required to conveniently access the venue and use the many amenities on site as they prepare to compete vigorously for honours and attractive prize money of $ 15,000.
CMB Secretary Sumudu Kumarasinghe said: “The Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship is beyond just a competition. It assures Sri Lanka of extra tourist arrivals as players taking part during the weeklong competition usually come down with their families with the intention of spending extra time travelling around the country after the completion of the tournament. This is one aspect Sri Lanka could further develop with the Government’s support.”
CMB stated that foreign entrants will be offered easy transport connections from the Bandaranaike International Airport to hotels in Colombo and other accommodation, as well as a shuttle service to the venue and back during the match days. This is a specialty that makes Colombo Masters International Badminton Championship one of the world’s leading masters competitions.
“There is another advantage, notably to the local masters players, who are unable to fulfil the desire to compete at international tournaments held elsewhere in the world. Sri Lanka has around over 1,000 active masters shuttlers and the CMB competition is a great platform for them to gain international experience against high-profile players from around the world,” explained Nishantha Jayamanne, a member of the organising committee as well as the CMB.
The Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship 2026 will have corporate backing from leading local entities such as McLarens Group and Prime Lands with Li-Ning, an international sports brand, continuing their commitment this season as well. CMB has made arrangements with Jetwing Travels to coordinate with logistical concerns for inbound travelling for foreign participants who stay beyond the competition and explore the country.
