Reshan and Sithara win in Hill Country

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By Shamseer Jaleel

The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) came alive with thrilling junior golf action as the Sri Lanka Regional Junior Open Golf Championship 2026 concluded after three competitive days, which saw Reshan Algama and Sithara Lorance winning the main segments.

The tournament was sponsored by Prima Sunrise Bread and organised by Sri Lanka Golf.

In the Boys’ Gold Division, Algama emerged as winner with a total gross score of 216 after rounds of 72, 71, and 73. The talented youngster displayed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament to secure the title. Lavidu Premarathna (Lyceum) finished as runner-up with a close total of 218 following rounds of 74, 72, and 72. Another strong contender, Adithya Weerasinghe (Ananda) ended just one stroke further behind on 219 after producing the best second-round score of 69.

The Girls’ Gold and Silver Combined Division witnessed a tightly fought battle where Sithara Lorance (Digana International School) clinched victory with an aggregate of 266 at her home course in Digana. She maintained steady performances across all three rounds to stay ahead of the field. The runner-up position was shared after a tie on 274 between Anumi Karunathilake (Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy) and Genuli Weerakoon (Lyceum), both delivering commendable performances under challenging hill country conditions.

Final scores

Boys’ Gold Division

1. Reshan Algama – 216 (72, 71, 73)

2. Lavidu Premarathna (Lyceum) – 218 (74, 72, 72)

3. Adithya Weerasinghe (Ananda) – 219

Girls’ Gold and Silver Combined Division

1. Sithara Lorance (Digana International School) – 266

2. Anumi Karunathilake (Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy) – 274

3. Genuli Weerakoon (Lyceum) – 274

Boys’ Silver Division

1. Yuvan Rathiskanth (British International School) – 185

2. P.Thuwakaran (Lyceum) – 226

Girls’ Silver Division

1. Fathima Zeeniya (Digana International School) – 207 (70, 70, 67)

2. Gayansa Meepawala (Srimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya) – 235

Boys’ Bronze Division

1. Abhiman Abeywardena (Lyceum) – 104

2. Dihein Witharana (Lyceum) – 113

Girls’ Bronze Division

1. Hakshhara Pradeep (Lyceum) – 143

2. Ompragash Thrinayani (Our Lady) – 168