Sri Lanka Junior Golf Championship 2024: Jevahn and Kaya triumph

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By Shamseer Jaleel

Jevahn Sathasivam and Kaya Daluwatte showed top class form accounting for the Gold Division in their respective Boys’ and Girls’ segments at the Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2024 which concluded at the Royal Colombo Golf Club yesterday.

A record number of 120 junior golfers participated at this event. Development of junior golf was witnessed with the increased numbers of entries from outstations this year.

In the Gold Division (15-18+ years), Jevahn Sathasivam emerged victorious under the boys’ category with an impressive three-round total of 213 (72-68-73), earning him the Overall Boys’ Champion title. Sathasivam maintained steady play throughout the tournament, particularly with a strong second-round 68. Adithya Weerasinghe claimed the runner-up position with a total of 214, followed by Reshan Algama at 219.

The girls’ Gold/Silver Division saw a top class performance from Kaya Daluwatte, who claimed both the division and Overall Girls’ Champion titles, with a winning score of 212 (70-69-73). Anumi Karunathilake secured second place with 277, while Aaraadhi Samararathne took third with 287. In the Silver Division (12-14+ years) boys’ category, Kaiyan Johnpillai clinched victory with a score of 221, followed by Thejas Rathiskanth at 223 and Senal Nimsith took third with 234.

The Bronze Division (10-11+ years) showed emerging talent, with Genuli Weerakoon winning the girls’ category at 200, followed by Vihara Herath (211), Hesandi Gayansa Meepawala (227)

In the boys’ section, notable performances included Danik Daluwatte and Divyeshz Silva.

The Copper Division (9 and under) highlighted the youngest competitors, with Ananya Kishanthan winning the girls’ category with 124, followed by Dulkini Kangara (128), and Thangaraja Sanuthi Sithumli.

In the boys’ section, Jaeden Sathasivam once again was in in supreme class fighting back to the top on Day 3, securing victory with 98, closely followed by Yuvan Rathiskanth (99) and Jayith Guruge (119).

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